Prevention measures include control of ectoparasites in animals and the environment, as well as regular deworming of animals, most commonly with praziquantel. Its diagnosis in humans has also proved challenging, being frequently confused with pinworm infection, leading to inappropriate treatment and to the persistence of the disease over time. This parasitosis is present worldwide however, despite being the most frequent cestode infection in animals, it is often underdiagnosed using common coprological techniques. Of these, 161 (141 epidemiological studies, 20 case reports ) were considered for inclusion in this review. Using predefined eligibility criteria for a search of the published literature, we retrieved and screened 280 publications. caninum infection and dipilidiosis in companion animals and humans was conducted. MethodsĪ comprehensive review of the published literature during the last 21 years (2000–2021) on the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prevention measures of D. The aims of this review were to improve current understanding of the epidemiology of this parasitosis and its management by the medical and veterinary community. Dipylidium caninum is considered to be the most common tapeworm infesting companion animals, but dipilidosis in humans is rare. While the disease mainly affects domestic and wild carnivores, it is also considered a zoonotic disease, with most human cases reported in children. Fleas and, less frequently, lice act as an intermediate host, and their ingestion is required for infection to occur. Dipilidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum.

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