Microbiology 25 - Global Health Priorities and Brain Worms Flashcards

1
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What would be shown on MRI in taenia solum brain infestation?

A

A few scattered calcifications higher up in the brain

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What is the most common cause of adult-onset epilepsy in the world?

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Taenia solum cysticosis

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Recall the 2 different syndromes that can be caused by taenia solum infection

A

Taeniasis (GUT tapeworm)

Cysticerosis (CNS infection with larvae)

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How is taeniasis transmitted?

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Pork tapeworm infection - as pigs are coprophagic

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What is the pathophysiology of cysticerosis?

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The infection itself doesn’t cause pathology, it’s the immune response to the dying taenia

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How should cysticerosis be treated?

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Cestocidal drugs alongside a course of high dose steroids (v important)

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