Diphyllobothrium latum causes

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Diphyllobothrium latum causes

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Diphyllobothrium latum causes significant

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[A] Vitamin-D deficiency in humans
[B] Vitamin-C deficiency in humans
[C] Folic acid deficiency in humans
[D] B12 deficiency in humans

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Diphyllobothrium latum

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1. Fish tapeworm or Broad tapeworm
2. Causes B12 deficiency in humans – Leading to megaloblastic or pernicious anemia.
3. The worm absorbs around 80% of dietary B12

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