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DIAZ BRITO, Niurka Caridad; HERNANDEZ SANCHEZ, Tamara  y  DAVILA CABRERA, Jesús. Diagnosis of Inermicapsifer madagascariensis in two children. Rev Cub Med Mil [online]. 2017, vol.46, n.4, pp. 389-394. ISSN 1561-3046.

We are presenting the cases of two sibling children, from whom samples of faeces were received in the microbiology laboratory of the Güines municipality, Mayabeque province. The samples contained tiny proglottids, which turned out to be from Inermicapsifer madagascariensis. After treatment with Praziquantel 10 mg/kg in a single dose, guided by the pediatric service, the expulsion of parasite remains and the cure of this infection were confirmed, after negative results due to repetitive controls of faecal stools for six months. It is decided to publish these rare diagnosed cases and stimulate field studies to complete the evolutionary cycle of this parasite.

Palabras clave : Inermicapsifer madagascariensis; proglottids.

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