Tape Worms Flashcards
1
Q
Infections caused by tapeworms
A
Cysticercosis
Hydatid disease
2
Q
Tapeworms responsible for cystericosis
A
Taenia solium (from pork)
Taenia saginata (from beef)
3
Q
Management of cystericosis
A
niclosamide
4
Q
Tapeworm responsible for Hydatid disease
A
Echinococcus granulosus
- from dogs
- they ingest the hydatid cysts from sheep liver
5
Q
What group are most commonly found to have hydatid
A
often seen in farmers
6
Q
Management of hydatid disease
A
albendazole
