Hymenolepis infection natural history, complications and prognosis

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

• Infection with the dwarf tapeworm is generally not serious. However, prolonged infection can lead to more severe symptoms; therefore, medical attention is needed to eliminate the tapeworm.
• Eggs are infectious (meaning they can re-infect you or infect others) immediately after being shed in feces.