T.solium Flashcards

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sample

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anal swab

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methods

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  1. Direct smear
  2. Concentration method by sedimentation technique
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microscopy

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saline/iodine wet mount:eggs/gravid proglottids with 15-20 primary uterine( saginata)

eggs/gravid proglottids with 5-10 primary uterine( solium)

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4
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Diagnosis of cysticercosis

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 CT scan of the brain: locate lesions in the brain
-tissue biopsy:cyst in tissue

 Serology: IHA, IFA, ELISA—demonstrate specific antibodies in the serum

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