| Term Name: | hymenolepiasis |
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| Synonyms: | dwarf tapeworm infection, Hymenolepis infectious disease |
| Definition: | 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. |
| Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:10074] ( DOID:10074 ) |