Exam III - Taenia hydatigena Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the host for Taenia hydatigena?
A
dogs
2
Q
who ar the IH’s and what is the 2nd larval stage ID in the IH?
A
livestock maily sheep
2nd larval stage is Cysticercusin the periteneal cavity
3
Q
what is the PPP for Taenia hydatigena?
A
56 days
4
Q
Adults can get up to how big in the small intestine?
A
up to 5 meters
5
Q
migration of the larve in the IH can mimic what othe parasitic dz?
A
migration of Taenia hydatigena is in the liverand resembles acute fasciolosis
Note: IH infection can range up to massive infection #’s with ingestion of entire proglottid rather than an egg or 2
6
Q
Taenia hydatigena can be fatal with heavy infection why?
A
massive infection will cause massive migration in/through the liver.
No Liver fxn = death –> ya know like live-r
