Taenia solium Flashcards
1
Q
1st causative agent of cestodes
A
Taenia solium
2
Q
disease
A
taeniasis and cysticercosis
3
Q
transmission
A
eating raw and undercooked pork containing the larvae
4
Q
pathogen
A
attach intestine wall
3 months to grow
measure 5 meters
cysticercosis eyes can appear as retinitis
5
Q
treatment
A
taeniasis- niclosamide
cysticercosis- praziquantel
6
Q
prevention
A
adequate cooking of pork
