Dipylidium spp. tapeworm do not pose any great health risk to people or pets.
Nevertheless, a Dipylidium infection is unpleasant. Worm segments are passed, wriggling around in pets' faeces, causing itchiness.
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Adult Dipylidium caninum worms
