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Which symptoms may be present in human cysticercosis?
Which symptoms may be present in human cysticercosis?
- Abdominal discomfort, nausea, change in appetite, weakness, and weight loss (correct)
- Joint pain, muscle aches, rash, and fatigue
- Headache, fever, cough, and sore throat
- Dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath
What causes human cysticercosis?
What causes human cysticercosis?
- Bacteria
- Parasitic worm unrelated to Taenia solium
- Virus
- Larva of Taenia solium (correct)
Why is it important to distinguish T. solium from T. saginatus during laboratory diagnostics?
Why is it important to distinguish T. solium from T. saginatus during laboratory diagnostics?
- Because T. saginatus is more resistant to treatment
- To prevent the spread of T. saginatus to other organs
- Due to the higher mortality rate associated with T. saginatus infection
- Due to the potential risk of cysticercus developing in T. solium infection (correct)
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