MICROBIOLOGY- Parasitology II Flashcards
Which other name do Cestodes receive?
Tapeworms
Who are consider cestodes?
Taenia solium
Diphyllobotrium latum
Echinococcis granulosus
How is adquired Taenia solium?
Ingestion of larvae encysted un undercooked pork
Which could be the result of Ingested Taenia solium?
Intestinal infection
Cysticercosis, neurocysticercosis
What is ingested in order to have Cysticercosis, neurocysticercosis?
Ingestion of eggs
Which is the treatment for Taenia solium infection?
Praziquantel
Albendazole for neurocysticercosis
This cestode is related to vitamin B12 deficiency causing anemia
Diphyllobothrium latum
How does Diphyllobothrium latum causes Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Tapeworm competes for B12 in intestine causing anemia
Which treatment is given in case of Diphyllobothrium latum infection?
Praziquantel
How is adquired Diphyllobothrium latum?
Ingestion of larvar from raw fresh water
How is transmitted Echinococcus granulosus?
Ingestion of eggs from dog feces
What can Echinococcus granulosus cause in the liver?
Hydatid cysts in liver
What happens if the hydatid cysts breaks down?
Can cause anaphylaxis of antigens released
If remove surgically, which are the preacutions to take out Hydatid cyst?
Surgeons preinject with ethanol to kill cysts before removal
This medication works as treatment for Echinococcus granulosus
Albendazole