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Human bertiellosis from north India.

Sonia Malik¹, V K Srivastava, J C Samantaray

¹Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics

|February 24, 2012

Summary

A rare tapeworm infection, Bertiella studeri, caused severe abdominal pain in a child. Diagnosis relied on worm segments and eggs, highlighting identification challenges and zoonotic risks.

Area of Science:

Parasitology
Tropical Medicine
Medical Entomology

Background:

Cestodal infections, particularly those caused by Bertiella species, are uncommon in humans.
Understanding the morphology and transmission of zoonotic parasites is crucial for public health.

Observation:

A 4-year-old boy experienced recurrent, severe abdominal pain.
Intermittent shedding of mobile, size- and shape-changing worm segments in stool was reported.

Findings:

Morphological analysis of proglottids and eggs confirmed the presence of Bertiella studeri.
The study details the characteristic features aiding in the identification of this rare cestode.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare parasitic infections in pediatric patients.

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