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A human case of Hymenolepis diminuta infection in Nepal

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: A case of Hymenolepis diminuta infection in human is reported. The patient was an 18 year old Nepalese female with an array of gastrointestinal symptoms. She was successfully treated with niclosamide. This report, for the first time; of H. diminuta in Jiri area confirms the possible distribution of this species in Nepal. Journal of Institute of Medicine Vol.27(3) 2005

Source: Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal

DOI: 10.3126/joim.v27i3.422

Authors: C.B. Kunwar, B. Subba, M. Shrestha, R.H. Chapagain, B. Jha, J. Subedi, J. Blangero, S. Williams Blangero, B. Towne

Institutions: Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Miami University, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, Wright State University

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2032727534

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