Glossary for Hymenolepiasis

• Abdominal pain: A condition which is characterized by the sensation of pain that is located in the abdomen
• Anal itching: Itching of the anal area
• Diarrhea: Loose or watery stool.
• Hymenolepsis nana infection: A tapeworm infection caused by Hymenolepsis nana that is relatively common in house mice but can cause infection in humans. Insects such as fleas and beetles are intermediate hosts and transmission to humans can result from accidentally swallowing infected arthropods. Transmission can also occur through ingestion of infected fecal matter. Symptoms tend to only occur in children or in patients with a relatively heavy infestation.
• Irritability: Excessive feelings of annoyance or frustration.
• No symptoms: The absence of noticable symptoms.
• Poor appetite: Loss or reduction in appetite for food

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