Cestodes(tapeworm), Trematodes (Flukes), Acanthocephala & Leeches Flashcards
What is the DH of Diphyllobothrium spp?
Fish Eating Carnivores (dogs, bears, weasels, seals, etc)
What is IH of Diphyllobothrium spp?
1st- Crustaceans and copepods
2nd- Fish (especially pike and salmonids)
What is Geographic Range of Diphyllobothrium spp?
Norther Hemisphere (sushi)
What is MoT of Diphyllobothrium spp?
Ingestion of the parasite for all hosts:
Copepod (1st IH) eats coracidium
Fish (2nd IH) eats copepod with procercoid larvae
DH eats fish with plerocercoid
Where is Location in DH for Diphyllobothrium ssp?
Small Intestines
What is Pathology of Diphyllobothrium ssp?
Causes two diseases Diphyllobothriasis (adult tapeworm): verminous intoxication, anemia from lack of B-12, nausea etc.. Sparganosis (larval tapeworm): symptoms depend on where it migrates.
How do you diagnose Diphyllobothrium ssp:?
Diphyllobothriasis: Eggs in feces
Sparganosis: x-rays and biopsies of lumps
What is DH of Taenia saginata (“Beef Tapeworm”)
Humans
What is IH of Taenia saginata (“Beef Tapeworm”)?
Cattle
What is Geographic range of Taenia saginata (“Beef Tapeworm”)?
Cosmo but most common where meat is no inspected
What is MoT of Taenia saginata (“Beef Tapeworm”)?
Ingestion of larval form in undercooked beef (well done from now on…) night soils increase incidenc
Where is location in DH of Taenia saginata (“Beef Tapeworm”)?
Small intestine
What is Pathology of Taenia saginata (“Beef Tapeworm”)?
Verminous intoxication
What is Diagnosis of Taenia saginata (“Beef Tapeworm”)?
Eggs and Proglottids in feces or measly beef freeze below -5 degrees C to kill cysticerci
What is DH of Taineia solium ( Pork Tapeworm)?
Humans
What is IH of Taineia solium ( Pork Tapeworm)?
Pigs (Humans can serve as IH for Larvae)
What is Geographic range of Taineia solium ( Pork Tapeworm)?
Cosmopolitan
What is MoT for Taineia solium ( Pork Tapeworm)?
Ingestion of undercooked pork (char it!!)
Where is location in DH for Taineia solium ( Pork Tapeworm)?
Small Intestines
What is Pathology of Taineia solium ( Pork Tapeworm)?
Verminous intoxication (Adult) Cysticercosis (larval): symptoms depend on where the larvae migrate likes subcut. Connective tissue followed by brain, muscles, heart, liver, lungs, and coelom
What is diagnosis of Taineia solium ( Pork Tapeworm)?
Eggs in feces tells you they have an adult Taenia spp. proglottids can diagnose this species
Cysticercosis can be diagnosed with x-rays or MRI
What is DH for Echinococcus granulosus
(“Sheep Tapeworm”)?
Carnivores including dogs, wolves, and coyotes
What is IH for Echinococcus granulosus
(“Sheep Tapeworm”)?
Herbivores including sheep and mice
What is Geographic Range for Echinococcus granulosus
(“Sheep Tapeworm”)?
Most common in sheep raising countries New Zealand and Australia
What is MoT for Echinococcus granulosus
(“Sheep Tapeworm”)?
Ingestion of infected Herbivores
Where is Location in DH for Echinococcus granulosus
(“Sheep Tapeworm”)?
Small Intestine
What is Pathology for Echinococcus granulosus
(“Sheep Tapeworm”)?
Adults are tiny very little pathology Larval stage causes hydatidosis which is the formation of cysts. Oncosphere goes to various locations divides to create more worms then formas a cyst (can reach large size)
What is DH for Hymenolepis nana
(“Dwarf Tapeworm”)?
Humans and Rodents
What is IH for Hymenolepis nana
(“Dwarf Tapeworm”)?
Larval and Adult beetles (this is optional)
What is Geographic Range for Hymenolepis nana
(“Dwarf Tapeworm”)?
Cosmo
What is MoT for Hymenolepis nana
(“Dwarf Tapeworm”)?
Ingestion of infected beetle, contaminated food, or any kind of fecal oral contact.
Where is Location in DH for Hymenolepis nana
(“Dwarf Tapeworm”)?
Small Intestine
What is Pathology for Hymenolepis nana
(“Dwarf Tapeworm”)?
Generally none because the worm is so small
What is diagnosis for Hymenolepis nana
(“Dwarf Tapeworm”)?
Eggs with polar filaments in feces
What is DH for Hymenolepis diminuta?
Humans and Rats
What is IH for Hymenolepis diminuta?
Grain Beetles (Tribolium
What is Geographic Range for Hymenolepis diminuta?
Cosmo
What is MoT for Hymenolepis diminuta?
Ingestion of infected beetle
Where is Location in DH for Hymenolepis diminuta?
Small Intestine
What is Pathology of Hymenolepis diminuta?
Usually asymptomatic(worms are small 90 mm max)
What is diagnosis for Hymenolepis diminuta?
Eggs with polar filaments in feces
What is DH for Dipylidium caninum
(“Dog Tapeworm”)?
Dipylidium caninum
(“Dog Tapeworm”)?
What is IH for Dipylidium caninum
(“Dog Tapeworm”)?
Flea
What is Geographic Range for Dipylidium caninum
(“Dog Tapeworm”)?
Cosomopolitan