Possible complications of hemolipiasis in pregnant women: A Cases Report

Hymenolepiasis is a parasitic infection caused by one of the tapeworms, such as Hymenolepis nana (H. nana). The infection most often occurs as an autoinfection where it is transmitted directly from the feces to the mouth without the intermediate host. In the current study, we present two cases of Hymenolepiasis, both cases were pregnant women. Both patients present similar symptoms of the infection, Symptoms including abdominal pain with diarrhea, vomiting, and general fatigue. Diarrhea was repeated at a rate of four to five times a day. Her general examination and the ultrasound examination of the fetus health were normal stool analysis was used to confirm the diagnosis.