diphyllobothriasis (DOID:10075)
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Synonyms: Diphyllobothrium infection; fish tapeworm
Alt IDs: ICD10CM:B70.0, ICD9CM:123.4, MESH:D004169, NCI:C128391, UMLS_CUI:C0012561
Definition: A parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease that involves parasitic infection caused by Diphyllobothrium latum through the consumption of raw or undercooked fish. The symptoms include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss and vitamin B12 deficiency with pernicious anemia.