Diphyllobothriasis medical therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Medical Therapy
- Shown below is a table summarizing the preferred and alternative empiric treatment for Diphyllobothriasis.
Pathogens | Preferred Treatment | Duration of Treatment | Alternative Treatment |
Diphyllobothrium latum | Praziquantel*
Adults, 5-10 mg/kg orally in a single-dose therapy; the dosage for children is the same. |
Single dose | Niclosamide
Adult 2 gm orally once; children, 50 mg/kg (max 2 gm) orally once. |
(Note: praziquantel should be taken with liquids during a meal.)*