The effect of Hymenolepiasis on anemia in pregnant women A Cases Report

hemolipiasis in pregnant women

Authors

  • zainab ali hussein College of Education for Pure Sciences, Department of Biology, University of Thi-Qar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32792/jeps.v15i2.666

Keywords:

cyclophyllidean group, hymenolepis nana , pregnant woman, Possible complications

Abstract

   Hymenolepiasis is a parasitic infection caused by one of the tapeworms, such as Hymenolepis nana (H. nana). The infection most often occurs as an autoinfection where it is transmitted directly from the feces to the mouth without the intermediate host. In the current study, we present two cases of Hymenolepiasis, both cases were pregnant women. Both patients present similar symptoms of the infection, Symptoms including abdominal pain with diarrhea, vomiting, and general fatigue. Diarrhea was repeated at a rate of four to five times a day. Her general examination and the ultrasound examination of the fetus health were normal stool analysis was used to confirm the diagnosis.

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Published

2025-06-01