Diphyllobothriidae
Diphyllobothriidae is a family of parasitic tapeworms in the class Cestoda that infect vertebrate hosts, including birds, mammals, and fish. The best known human parasite in this family is Diphyllobothrium latum, commonly called the fish tapeworm. Members of Diphyllobothriidae are classified as pseudophyllidean cestodes, typically characterized by a scolex with two shallow bothria (grooves) for attachment rather than a rostellum with hooks.
Life cycle and morphology: Adult tapeworms inhabit the small intestine of their final hosts and produce proglottids
Clinical presentation and diagnosis: Infections are often mild or asymptomatic, but heavy infections can cause abdominal
Treatment and prevention: Praziquantel is the preferred therapy; niclosamide is an alternative. Prevention focuses on proper
Epidemiology: Diphyllobothriidae infections occur worldwide where raw or undercooked freshwater fish is consumed, with Diphyllobothrium latum