Table 1. Summary of 4 D. latum cases in this report (2008-2012)
Case No.
Admission date
Sex
Age
Worm collection
Worm number/size
Suspected source of infection
1
Mar-08
Male
17
Passaged proglottids
Single/≥3 m
Salmon
2
May-08
Male
22
Passaged proglottids
Single/≥30 cm
Salmon, trout
3
Dec-08
Male
18
Passaged proglottids
Single/≥30 cm
Salmon
4
Feb-12
Male
35
Colonoscopy
Single/≥50 cm
Salmon, trout