Taenia saginata: Difference between revisions

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* humans are the only known definitive host, cattle are intermediate hosts
* humans are the only known definitive host, cattle are intermediate hosts


==Transmission==
===Transmission===
* transmitted by ingesting undercooked beef containing the tapeworm larvae
* transmitted by ingesting undercooked beef containing the tapeworm larvae
* larvae mature in the human intestines and the mature tapeworm attaches to the intestinal walls to ingest nutrients from the host
* larvae mature in the human intestines and the mature tapeworm attaches to the intestinal walls to ingest nutrients from the host
* mature tapeworms release gravid proglottids in the stool which release eggs into the stool, which can remain active in sewage for several weeks
* mature tapeworms release gravid proglottids in the stool which release eggs into the stool, which can remain active in sewage for several weeks


==Signs and Symptoms==
==Clinical Features==
* symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, hunger pain, weight loss, and appendicitis, as well as discomfort of the proglottids crawling out of the anus
* symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, hunger pain, weight loss, and appendicitis, as well as discomfort of the proglottids crawling out of the anus
* symptoms are more severe in those with immature or compromised immune systems
* symptoms are more severe in those with immature or compromised immune systems
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Helminth Types}}
==Diagnosis==


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
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* niclosamide outside the U.S. (single dose of 2 gm or 50 mg/kg for pediatrics) (2)
* niclosamide outside the U.S. (single dose of 2 gm or 50 mg/kg for pediatrics) (2)


 
==Disposition==


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==References==
==References==
*1. Stanford University (n.d.). Taenia saginata. Retrieved from http://web.stanford.edu/group/parasites/ParaSites2001/taeniasis/saginata3.html
#Stanford University (n.d.). Taenia saginata. Retrieved from http://web.stanford.edu/group/parasites/ParaSites2001/taeniasis/saginata3.html
*2. Pearson RD. Merck Manual. ''Taenia Saginata infection'' Retrieved from http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/cestodes-(tapeworms)/taenia-saginata-(beef-tapeworm)-infection
#Pearson RD. Merck Manual. ''Taenia Saginata infection'' Retrieved from http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/cestodes-(tapeworms)/taenia-saginata-(beef-tapeworm)-infection
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Revision as of 14:03, 21 January 2016

Background

  • also known as the beef tapeworm
  • humans are the only known definitive host, cattle are intermediate hosts

Transmission

  • transmitted by ingesting undercooked beef containing the tapeworm larvae
  • larvae mature in the human intestines and the mature tapeworm attaches to the intestinal walls to ingest nutrients from the host
  • mature tapeworms release gravid proglottids in the stool which release eggs into the stool, which can remain active in sewage for several weeks

Clinical Features

  • symptoms include diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, hunger pain, weight loss, and appendicitis, as well as discomfort of the proglottids crawling out of the anus
  • symptoms are more severe in those with immature or compromised immune systems

Differential Diagnosis

Helminth infections

Cestodes (Tapeworms)

Trematodes (Flukes)

Nematodes (Roundworms)

Diagnosis

Treatment

  • praziquantel, single dose of 5-10 mg/kg (2)
  • niclosamide outside the U.S. (single dose of 2 gm or 50 mg/kg for pediatrics) (2)

Disposition

See Also

References

  1. Stanford University (n.d.). Taenia saginata. Retrieved from http://web.stanford.edu/group/parasites/ParaSites2001/taeniasis/saginata3.html
  2. Pearson RD. Merck Manual. Taenia Saginata infection Retrieved from http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/cestodes-(tapeworms)/taenia-saginata-(beef-tapeworm)-infection