Taeniasis Flashcards
1
Q
Other Name
A
Tape worm
2
Q
Causative Agent
A
Beef worm: Taenia saginata
Pork worm: Taenia solium
Fish worm: Diphyllobothrium latum
3
Q
Mode of Transmission
A
•Ingestion of beef, pork, fish with tapeworm cysts
•Uncooked meat and fish
4
Q
S/sx
A
Hunger, increased appetite
Flatulence
Weight loss
Anemia
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea
5
Q
Prevention
A
•Proper handwashing
•Cook meat and fish thoroughly
6
Q
Drug of Choice
A
1.Praziquantel: 5-10 mg PO once
2.Niclosamide: For under 2: 500 mg on D1 then 250mg OD for 6 days
