Diphyllobothriasis

Diphyllobothriasis
Question	Answer
Example
Can I still use the animal	Yes - Take Safety Precautions
Commonly infected wildlife	Fish
Is this animal infected	Many species of freshwater fish and salmon can be infected Affected animals have worms that may be coiled in muscles, or in cysts within internal organs Worms vary in length (from 1/8 inch-1/2 inch)
Can I get it	Yes By consuming raw or undercooked fish People can develop mature tapeworms in their intestines
How bad can it get	Medications can kill and remove the worms.
How can I protect myself and others	Kill the worms Cook fish to 165°F for 5 minutes or Freeze at 0°F for 24 hours
Symptoms in humans	Most people have no or mild symptoms: Fatigue Diarrhea Dizziness Weight loss Vomiting Itchy anus Massive infection may cause: Numbness of extremities Additional symptoms may include: Loss of appetite Paleness Shortness of breath Weakness Confusion
Is it safe for pets	Cook or freeze first These worms can survive and grow in dog intestines
What causes it	A tapeworm called Diphyllobothrium Commonly known as broad fish tapeworm It can grow to 30 feet in length in human intestines