Dibothriocephalesis

Dibothriocephaly is a parasitic disease caused by parasitic larvae of the diphyllobothridium worm family.

These worms are widespread in the northern and western regions of the globe, Europe, North America and parts of Asia. They belong to the class of roundworms (Nematoda), family Diphyllobothriidae.

The life cycle of most species of diplobothrycyphosis can be divided into several stages: reproduction, free stage and invasive stage. The first stage is associated with the division of the worm into two equal parts, the second with active movement in an area free from other helminths (dog, cat or person), and the third with the final capture of food and laying eggs without any protection. The last stage of the worm's life requires external nutrition.

Hosts such as the dog parasite of the human parasite Finnosis pose an epidemiological threat to humans by feeding on contaminated food or running from host to host through terrain or feces. People can also become infected with this parasite through fish or meat.