Flatworm- cestoda (Rabbit tapeworm))) Flashcards

1
Q

Where is taenia pisiformis found

A

SI of dogs

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2
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Life cycle of Taenia pisiformis

A

Gravid proglottids pass and rupture > IH ingests eggs > Cysticercus develops and attaches to serosal surface of abdominal organs > DH ingests

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3
Q

How to diagnose Taeniid tapworms

A

fecal floats

High specific gravity

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4
Q

What is the scientific name of the rabbit tapeworm

A

Taenia pisifomis

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