Occurrence of Hymenolepis diminuta (Rudolphi, 1819) in a Wistar White Rat from Guwahati, Assam, India.

This article reports on the occurrence of Hymenolepis diminuta, a tapeworm, in a Wistar White Rat from Guwahati, Assam, India. The rat exhibited symptoms of diarrhea, anorexia, and depression, and stool examination revealed the presence of characteristic ova of Hymenolepis diminuta. The tapeworm is commonly found in rats and occasionally infects humans, typically through the consumption of dried fruits or breakfast cereals infested with grain insects. This report highlights the zoonotic potential of Hymenolepis diminuta and raises concerns about its presence in laboratory rats and the potential threat it poses to rural populations. [Extracted from the article]