ICD-11 code : 1F91;
Preferred Label : Diphyllobothriasis and sparganosis;
ICD-11 definition : Diphyllobothriasis is defined as infection with the cestode Diphyllobothrium latum
or other Diphyllobothrium species, which occurs accidentally in humans who ingest
water containing infected cyclops, eating raw or inadequately cooked flesh. Manifestations
may include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting and megaloblastic anemia. Massive
infections may result in intestinal obstruction.;
Origin ID : 1929302776;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Diphyllobothriasis is defined as infection with the cestode Diphyllobothrium latum
or other Diphyllobothrium species, which occurs accidentally in humans who ingest
water containing infected cyclops, eating raw or inadequately cooked flesh. Manifestations
may include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting and megaloblastic anemia. Massive
infections may result in intestinal obstruction.