Case reports of Dipylidium caninum; a pet associated infection.
Two cases of Dipylidium caninum (dog tape worm) infection occurring in children are reported for the first time in Sri Lanka. The diagnosis and treatment with praziquantel, a new broad spectrum antiplatyhelmintic, are described. The importance of this pet associated infection is discussed with special reference to preventive measures.
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Wijesundera
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Ranaweera
D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D002590:Cestode Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004285:Dogs / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015047:Zoonoses
D011223:Praziquantel