Tag: Diphyllobothriasis

According to scientific findings, up to 40% of individuals infected with the fish tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum, have low serum vitamin B12 levels. The tapeworm's presence in the intestine creates a state of nutritional competition, which directly answers the question of which vitamin deficiency can Diphyllobothrium latum cause.

Did you know that up to 40% of people infected with the broad fish tapeworm can develop low vitamin B12 levels over time? This massive parasite, known as *Diphyllobothrium latum*, is a major cause of vitamin B12 deficiency through direct nutrient competition and interference with absorption.