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Dipylidium caninum (Dog tapeworm - Children)

ICD-10 Code
B71.1

Dipylidium caninum (Dog tapeworm - Children) - Clinical guidelines.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with reported passage of proglottids in stool, described as "rice-grain" or "cucumber-seed" shaped segments. Associated symptoms include mild perianal pruritus, intermittent abdominal discomfort, and occasional nausea. No history of hematochezia or systemic febrile illness. Recent exposure to household pets (dogs/cats) with known flea infestation confirmed.

Clinical Examination Findings

General: Well-appearing, non-toxic. Abdomen: Soft, non-distended, non-tender to palpation; no hepatosplenomegaly or masses. Perianal: No evidence of excoriation, erythema, or visible proglottids at the anal verge during examination. Stool: Guaiac negative.

Treatment Protocol

Diagnosis confirmed via microscopic identification of proglottids or egg packets. Treatment initiated with Praziquantel (5-10 mg/kg, single oral dose). Advise strict flea control for household pets and environmental sanitation to prevent reinfection. Follow-up stool examination in 2-4 weeks if symptoms persist.

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