Notes in Helminths - Cestodes

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Published	01/06/2024	features of cestodes{{c1::Ribbon-like segmented bodies No digestive system - nutrients absorbed through body wall Hermaphroditic}}
Published	01/06/2024	Cysticercosis = ingestion of {{c1::T solium eggs}}, humans = intermediate hostMost asymptomatic -> no treatmentIf larva die -> symptomatic due t…
Published	01/06/2024	{{c1::Pigs}} are the usual intermediate host for T solium, and humans can become an intermediate host if they ingest
Published	01/06/2024	Taeniasis = ingestion of {{c1::cysticerci -> adult tapeworm}}, humans = definitive hostFew problematic symptoms
Published	01/06/2024	Cysticercosis Investigations Neurocysticercosis - {{c1::CSF, CT>MRI brain }}Muscle - {{c1::Bx, radiological imaging like U…
Published	01/06/2024	Taeniasis Investigations {{c1::Faecal microscopy - detect proglottids }}Management {{c2::Praziquantel / Niclosamide single dose&nb…
Published	01/06/2024	{{c1::dog}} tapeworm causing {{c2::Cystic echinococcosis / Hydatid disease }}Lifecycle {{c3::Eggs ingested by sheep, penetrate the…
Published	01/06/2024	{{c1::Fox}} tapeworm causing {{c2::alveolar}} echinococcosis {{c2::Alveolar}} echinococcosis is harder to treat, with {{c3::worse}}&nbs…
Published	01/06/2024	Clinical manifestations of echinococcosisPressure from cysts act like a tumor which then compress -> obstruction -> {{c1::jaundice, RUQ pai…
Published	01/06/2024	Cystic echinococcosis (hydatid disease)Diagnosis Imaging {{c1::(US, CT, MRI) - may see daughter cysts }}{{c1::Serology}} to confir…
Published	01/06/2024	prevention of cestode diseasesT Solium {{c1::Health education and sanitation Test and treat carriers Pigs Improved husbandry and v…
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