Diphyllobothriasis

Alternative names:

fish tapeworm infection

Treatment:

Niclosamide is given in a single dose to treat the tapeworm infection. Vitamin B12 injections are used for the treatment of megaloblastic anemia.

Expectations (prognosis):

Eradication of fish tapeworms can be accomplished with one treatment and no lasting effects.

Complications:

• megaloblastic anemia

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have noticed a worm or segments of a worm in the stool. Also call if any family members have symptoms suggestive of pernicious anemia (megaloblastic anemia).