Hymenolepis diminuta (Rodolphi, 1819) Infection in a Child from Iran

Hymenolepis diminuta is a cestode frequently found in rodents and humans. Species of flour moths of the genus Pyralis and bee­tles in the genus Tribolium are common intermediate hosts. Humans can be accidentally infected through the ingestion of the insects, including larvae in precooked cereals, d...

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Main Authors: Gh Mowlavi, I Mobedi, S Mamishi, M Rezaeian, MT Haghi Ashtiani, M Kashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2008-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/2065