Cestodes&Trematodes Flashcards
What is the common name for Diphyllobothrium latum?
Fish tapeworm/Broad tapeworm.
Where does the adult form of cestodes typically live?
Intestine.
What is the common name for Taenia saginata?
Beef tapeworm.
What is the definitive host for most tapeworms?
Humans.
What type of echinococcosis does Echinococcus granulosus cause?
Cystic echinococcosis.
What is the intermediate host for Spirometra spp.?
Freshwater fish.
What anatomical feature do cestodes lack?
Digestive tract.
What is a common mode of transmission for trematodes?
Ingestion of raw or undercooked fish.
Which disease is caused by Schistosoma spp.?
Schistosomiasis.
Where does Clonorchis sinensis infect in humans?
Bile duct.
What are the possible infective stages of cestodes?
Egg or proglottid.
What disease do the larvae of Spirometra spp. cause?
Sparganosis.
What is the common name for Fasciolopsis buski?
Giant intestinal fluke.
What characteristic defines schistosomes compared to other trematodes?
They are dioecious (sexes are separate).
What is Fasciola hepatica commonly known as?
Sheep liver fluke.
