A case of Dipylidium caninum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The relevant literature concerning human dipylidiasis has been reviewed with specific reference to the association of children and their pet dog and cats. A specific case is recounted which is considered to be typical of the condition as encountered by pediatricians and general practitioners.
D000818:Animals; D002589:Cestoda; D002590:Cestode Infections / Q000635:transmission; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008145:Louisiana; D008297:Male