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March 29, 2026CureusOpen Access

Human Bertiellosis in Sri Lanka’s Dry Zone: A Rare Documented Case Report

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CSChamara SarathchandraKWKosala WeerakoonLWLanka Wijekoon

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Overview

Case report reveals successful treatment of bertiellosis in a woman, suggesting diagnostic improvements are needed.

Key Points

  • This report documents a rare case of human bertiellosis caused by Bertiella studeri, highlighting its underdiagnosis in Sri Lanka.
  • Single case report in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka
  • Patient evaluated for abdominal symptoms and weight loss
  • Microscopic examination confirmed Bertiella eggs and proglottids
  • Treated with praziquantel for infection
  • Patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms after treatment
  • Bertiella infection indicated by characteristic stool findings
  • Case expands known geographic distribution of human bertiellosis in Sri Lanka

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Sarathchandra et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c1d7de0f0f753b39c166https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.105949
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