taeniasis (tape worm) Flashcards
1
Q
taeniasis is a
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tape worm
2
Q
chronic, benign intestinal disease
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taeniasis
3
Q
eating raw meat or fish
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taeniasis
4
Q
causative agents of taeniasis
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• beef worm- taenia saginata
• pork worm- taenia solium
• fish worm- diphyllobothrium latum
5
Q
MOT of taeniasis
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- ingestion of beef, pork, and fish with tapeworm cysts
- uncooked meat and fish
6
Q
s/sx of taeniasis
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- n/v
- flatulence
- hunger
- weight loss
- anemia
- diarrhea
7
Q
prevention for taeniasis
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- proper handwashing
- cook meat and fish thoroughly (63-64C or 104F)
8
Q
DOC for taeniasis
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• praziquantel/ hetrazan 5-10 mg
• niclosamide for under 2
