Mesocestoidiasis is a cestode infection that may rarely affect humans.
Genus: Mesocestoides
Distribution: worldwide
The life cycle involves 3 hosts:
(1) arthropod (consumes eggs released in feces)
(2) vertebrate intermediate host, including chickens
(3) carnivore, including humans
Risk factor for infection:
(1) eating raw or undercooked meat or viscera
Symptoms may include:
(1) loss of appetite
(2) abdominal pain or discomfort
(3) anemia
Diagnosis is made by identification of the egg or proglottids in the feces.
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases, Clinical Laboratory, Gastroenterology
ICD-10: ,
