Cestodes: Taenia pisiformis

Question 1

What is the common name for Taenia pisiformis?

Answer 1

tapeworm (of the rodent/rabbit)

Question 2

Why is Taenia pisiformis important?

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Answer 2

1. diarrhea
2. intestinal obstruction
3. damage to intermediate host

Question 3

How is Taenia pisiformis diagnosed?

Answer 3

proglottids in feces and perianal area

Question 4

How is Taenia pisiformis controlled?

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Answer 4

1. prevent access to intermediate host

2. treat infected dogs