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Tapeworm Infestation
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Causative agent: Tapeworms are parasitic Helmiths of the Phylum Platyhelminthes
(Flatworms) and Class Cestodes. They include Taenia saginata (beef
tapeworm), Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) and Diphyllobothrium latum and
Echinococcus granulosus .
Anatomy: Scolex (head) with suckers, sometimes ....
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....uid. Damage is
due to cysts large size in vulnerable areas (brain, bone) or rupture of cysts,
leading to development of many daughter cysts. Rupture may cause anaphylactic
shock. Infection is most often seen in people who raise sheep or hunt/trap
animals.
Diagnosis: Identification of eggs or proglottids in feces, immunologic tests,
radiologic tests (CAT, MRI) to diagnose presence of cysticerci.
Prophylaxis: meat inspection, cooking meat thoroughly, treat non-pathogenic
cases theraputically.... |
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