Cestodes (tapeworms)
Cestodes (tapeworms)
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The adult tapeworm has a scolex (head), a short neck, and a strobila (segmented body) formed of proglottids.
The adult tapeworm has a scolex (head), a short neck, and a strobila (segmented body) formed of proglottids.
Hydatid tapeworm
Hydatid tapeworm
Echinococcus granulosus: PAIR
Echinococcus multilocularis: Albendazole
Fish tapeworm
Fish tapeworm
Diphyllobothrium latum: Ingestion of raw or undercooked fish, Praziquantel or niclosamide
Pork tapeworm
Pork tapeworm
Taenia solium: Ingestion of raw or undercooked pork, Praziquantel
Beef tapeworm
Beef tapeworm
Taenia saginata: Ingestion of raw or undercooked beef, Praziquantel
Distinguish by counting branches
Solium: 10 or less branches (L)
Saginata: more than 16 branches (R)
Fish tapeworm (bottom)
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