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Human Disease

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 )
Relationships
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Genes Involved
Zebrafish Models
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