Bertiella sp. infection in man in Saudi Arabia

Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 1985 Dec;79(6):643-4. doi: 10.1080/00034983.1985.11811972.

Abstract

Tapeworm proglottids and eggs of Bertiella sp. were reported from the stools of a 28-year-old Yemeni male worker in Saudi Arabia, who complained mainly of non-specific gastro-enteritis. This appears to be the first report of an Anoplocephaline infection in man in Saudi Arabia. Niclosamide was effective in removing the parasites.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cestode Infections / diagnosis*
  • Cestode Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Niclosamide / therapeutic use
  • Saudi Arabia

Substances

  • Niclosamide