hymenolepiasis

A parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease that involves infection of the bowel by Hymenolepis nana or Hymenolepis diminuta. The symptoms include diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, itchy anus, poor appetite and weakness.

Medications that may treat it

albendazole

Also known as: Hymenolepis infectious disease; dwarf tapeworm infection