diphyllobothriasis

Term ID

DOID:10075

Synonyms

• Diphyllobothrium infection
• fish tapeworm

Definition

A parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease that involves parasitic infection caused by Diphyllobothrium latum through the consumption of raw or undercooked fish. The symptoms include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss and vitamin B12 deficiency with pernicious anemia. (2)

References

• GARD:942
• ICD10CM:B70.0
• ICD9CM:123.4
• MESH:D004169
• NCI:C128391
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:187151009
• UMLS_CUI:C0012561

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:10075 )