Dipylidium Caninum Research Paper

Bryan A. Khan
Dipylidium caninum
This is a guide to inform you of the Dipylidium caninum parasite known as the flea tape of the tape worms. The following information will inform you on what it looks like, the host this parasite prefers, where it prefers to infect, clinical signs, a method of treatment, a method of prevention, and the public health significance. When dealing with a parasitic problem your first thought might be what is it and how to treat it? We are here to help!

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Figure A is a picture of an egg basket. This is what a veterinarian or technician will spot under a microscope upon observation of a fecal sample that is brought in by you. This figure is what the official diagnosis will be based on since it will verify the type of parasite at hand. Unfortunately these egg baskets are heavy so they are not easy to access from a fecal float (Mugge, 2016).
Asymptomatic means that symptoms either rarely show up or do not show up at all (Dipylidium caninum infection, 2013). If your pet does show signs it may include pruritis which is rubbing the anal area on the ground or a surface. It also may show weight loss, bad hair coat and excessive eating. A very high Dipylidium count can result in extreme belly pain known as colic. One of the most common things you will see with this parasite is the proglottids (Dipylidium caninum infection, 2013). As mentioned before, this is a rice or small rectangular, white like structure found in the feces, anus or floor. These small segments of the adult tend to pass as maggots at times so they can be easily mistaken (Dipylidium caninum infection,