The First Case of Dipylidium Caninum Found and Identified in a Human Being in Guatemala

Horacio M. Figueroa The University of San Carlos Medical School, Guatemala, Guatemala

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Francisco J. Aguilar The University of San Carlos Medical School, Guatemala, Guatemala

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Summary

The first human case of Dipylidium caninum in Guatemala is reported. Apparently oil of chenopodium was effective in expelling the worms. Now that this case is being reported, more are likely to be found.

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