Diphyllobothrium latum is a cestode that depletes the host's nutrients, specifically vitamin B12, resulting in macrocytic megaloblastic anemia with an MCV greater than 100.
Diphyllobothrium latum is a cestode that competes for nutrients and consumes B12, leading to macrocytic megaloblastic anemia (MCV > 100).
| Front | Name the cestode which competes with host for nutrients and consumes B12 |
|---|---|
| Back | Diphyllobothrium latum → macrocytic megaloblastic anemia → MCV>100 |
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