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Why is Taenia Solium infection more dangerous to have than Taenia Saginata?
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Taenia solium is more dangerous than Taenia saginata because in humans, cesticerci as well as adults can develop. An accidental injestion of eggs or proglottids results in liberation of embryos that migrate to any of several organs to form cesticerci. This condition is called cesticercosis.
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What are the examples of cestodes?
Cestoda, or cestodes, is a class of parasitic flatworm. Examples of cestodes include: Taenia solium, (pork tapeworm), Diphyllobothrium (fish tapeworm), and Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm).
What is the diagnostic stage of Taenia solium?
egg
Types of roundworms?
There are thousands of types of roundworms. There is one for almost every type of animal on the plant. Some types of roundworms only infect their target species, while others can infect multiple types of animals.
What are the symptoms of having been infected by Taenia species?
Colicky abdominal pain (more common in children)NauseaWeaknessLoss of appetiteIncreased appetiteHeadacheConstipationDizzinessDiarrheaHyperexcitability
Cysticercosis?
DefinitionCysticercosis is an infection by a parasite called Taenia solium (T. solium), a pork tapeworm, that creates cysts in different areas in the body.See also: TeniasisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsCysticercosis is caused by swallowing eggs from T. solium, which are found in contaminated food. Autoinfection is when a person is already infected with adult T. solium, then swallows eggs following improper hand washing after a bowel movement.Risk factors include eating pork, fruits, and vegetables contaminated with T. solium as a result of unhealthy cooking preparation. The disease can also be spread by contact with infected people or fecal matter.The disease is rare in the United States, but is common in many developing countries.SymptomsMost often, the worms stay in muscles and do not cause symptoms.Symptoms that do occur depend on where the infection is found:Brain lesions can result in seizures or symptoms similar to those of a brain tumor.Eye lesions can cause decreased vision or blindness.Heart lesions can lead to abnormal heart rhythms or heart failure (rare).Spine lesions can lead to weakness or changes in walking.Signs and testsTests that may be done include:Blood tests to detect antibodies to the parasiteBiopsy of the affected areaCT scan, MRI scan, or x-rays to detect the lesionSpinal tap (lumbar puncture)TreatmentTreatment may involve:Medications to kill the parasites (antiparasitic treatments)Powerful anti-inflammatories (steroids) to reduce swellingIf the cyst is in the eye or the brain, steroids should be started a few days before other medicines to avoid problems caused by swelling during antiparasitic treatment. Not all patients benefit from antiparastic treatment.Sometimes surgery may be needed to remove the infected area.Expectations (prognosis)The outlook is generally good, unless the lesion has caused blindness, heart failure, or brain damage. These are rare complications.ComplicationsBlindness, decreased visionHeart failure or abnormal rhythmSeizures, increased pressure in the brainCalling your health care providerIf you have any symptoms of cysticercosis, contact your health care provider.PreventionAvoid unclean foods, don't eat uncooked foods while traveling, and always wash fruits and vegetables well.ReferencesKraft R. Cysticercosis: an emerging parasitic disease. Am Fam Physician. 2007 Jul 1;76(1):91-6.King CH. Cestode infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 375.
Which endoparasite causes Taeniasis?
Taeniasis is a tapeworm parasite; Taenia solium (the pork tapeworm) Taenia saginata (the beef tapeworm)
What are the morphological differences of adult taenia solium and taenia saginata?
Taenia solium* has up to 1,000 proglottids * has scolex armed with hooks* has gravid proglottids containing 50,000 eggs (each proglottid)Taenia saginata* has from 1,000 to 2,000 proglottids * hasn't a scolex armature* has gravid proglottids containing 100,000 eggs (each proglottid)
What is scientific name for tape worm?
the scientific name for tapeworm is 'Cestoda' .
When was Taenia saginata created?
Taenia saginata was created in 1782.
What are the examples of cestodes?
Cestoda, or cestodes, is a class of parasitic flatworm. Examples of cestodes include: Taenia solium, (pork tapeworm), Diphyllobothrium (fish tapeworm), and Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm).
When was Taenia solium created?
Taenia solium was created in 1758.
What is the kingdom phylum class order family genus and species for Taenia?
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Platyhelminthes Class: Cestoda Order: Cyclophyllidea Family: Taeniidae Genus: Taenia Species: Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) or Taenia solium (pork tapeworm)
What phylum are Beefworms in?
Taenia saginata
How common are tapeworms?
Taenia saginata
What is the infective stage of taenia saginata?
egg
What are the four species of tapeworm?
Dipylidium caninum Taenia pisiformis Taenia taeniaeformis Taenia solium
What is the infective stage of taenia solium?
Larva
