title: A case of Dipylidium caninum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002589:Cestoda; D002590:Cestode Infections / Q000635:transmission; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008145:Louisiana; D008297:Male