1F72 Dipylidiasis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A condition caused by an infection with the parasitic worm Dipylidium caninum. This condition is commonly present with abdominal pain, diarrhoea, anal pruritus, or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by ingestion of an infected flea. Confirmation is by identification of Dipylidium caninum eggs in a faecal sample.

synonyms

• Dipylidiasis
• dipylidiosis
• dipylidium infection
• dog fleaworm
• infection by dipylidium caninum
• infestation by dipylidium caninum
• dog fleaworm infection
• Dipylidiasis due to Dipylidium caninum

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