Taeniasis (Tape worm)

Question 1

Causative Agent

Answer 1

BT, PT, FD
1. Beef worm: taenia saginata
2. Pork worm: taenia solium
3. Fish worm: Diphyllobothrium latum

Question 2

Mode of transmission

Answer 2

IU
1. Ingestion of beef, pork, fish with tapeworm cysts
2. Uncooked meat and fish

Question 3

S/s

Answer 3

HANDFW
1. Hunger
2. Anemia
3. N/v
4. Diarrhea
5. Flatulence
6 . Weight loss

Question 4

Prevention

Answer 4

PC
1. Proper hand washing
2. Cook meat and fish thoroughly

Question 5

DOC

Answer 5

PN
1. Praziquantel 5-10 mg PO once
2. Niclosamide: For under 2= 500 mg on D1 then 250 mg OD for 6 days