Dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana, also known as Rodentolepis nana, Vampirolepis nana, Hymenolepis fraterna, and Taenia nana) is a cosmopolitan species though most common in …

Hymenolepis nana and H. diminuta infections are most often asymptomatic. Heavy infections with H. nana can cause weakness, headaches, anorexia, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. DPDx is …

H. nana has 3 modes of infection: Indirect 2-host cycle: Rodents are the primary definitive hosts, and grain beetles, fleas, or other insects feed on contaminated rodent droppings as …

Hymenolepis nana is one of the small intestinal cestodes infecting man. Hymenolepis refers to the thin membrane covering the egg (Greek hymen—membrane, lepis- covering) and nana to its …

Nov 8, 2024 · Hymenolepiasis is caused by a parasitic worm, also known as the "dwarf tapeworm." People can get dwarf tapeworm by consuming food or water contaminated by …

Hymenolepiasis is infestation by one of two species of tapeworm: Hymenolepis nana or H. diminuta. Alternative names are dwarf tapeworm infection and rat tapeworm infection. The …

Jul 11, 2024 · Dwarf tapeworm (i.e., Hymenolepis nana) is a type of parasitic tapeworm. The infection occurs worldwide. Adult dwarf tapeworms are very small compared to other …

Hymenolepiasis is caused by either H. nana or H. diminuta. A member of the cestode class, tapeworms do not have digestive tracts to absorb nutrients, instead their surface body layer is …

The common name of Hymenolepis nana: The Dwarf tapeworm. History and Distribution. Hymenolepis means a thin membrane covering the egg (Greek hymen—membrane, …

Mar 29, 2019 · Hymenolepis nana is also known as the dwarf tapeworm. The species name ‘ nana’ is derived from its small size which means dwarf of the adult worm. It is the smallest and …