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How does a human become infected with Taenia solium?
How does a human become infected with Taenia solium?
- By swimming in contaminated water
- By inhaling contaminated air
- By ingesting raw or improperly cooked beef (correct)
- By contact with an infected person
Where does the larva of Taenia solium typically attach and mature inside the human body?
Where does the larva of Taenia solium typically attach and mature inside the human body?
- In the liver
- In the small intestines (correct)
- In the brain
- In the lungs
What is the infective stage of Taenia solium known as when found in pork?
What is the infective stage of Taenia solium known as when found in pork?
- Onchocerca volvulus
- Schistosoma mansoni
- Hydatid cyst
- Cysticercosis cellulosae (correct)
How is neurocysticercosis diagnosed?
How is neurocysticercosis diagnosed?
What is the recommended treatment for neurocysticercosis?
What is the recommended treatment for neurocysticercosis?
How does the oncosphere of Taenia solium spread to different organs in the human body?
How does the oncosphere of Taenia solium spread to different organs in the human body?
Where may the scolex of Taenia solium be found in the human body?
Where may the scolex of Taenia solium be found in the human body?
Which form of Neurocysticercosis is considered an aggressive form due to cyst proliferation in the brain's base?
Which form of Neurocysticercosis is considered an aggressive form due to cyst proliferation in the brain's base?
What is the most common manifestation of cerebral cysticercosis?
What is the most common manifestation of cerebral cysticercosis?
Which factor significantly contributes to the prevalence of Taenia spp. infection?
Which factor significantly contributes to the prevalence of Taenia spp. infection?
What is a characteristic feature of cysticerci in extraparenchymal locations?
What is a characteristic feature of cysticerci in extraparenchymal locations?
What is the prevalence of taeniasis caused by Solium infection?
What is the prevalence of taeniasis caused by Solium infection?
How can human cysticercosis be diagnosed?
How can human cysticercosis be diagnosed?
What is the primary symptom of a heavy infection of Hymenolepis nana dwarf tapeworm?
What is the primary symptom of a heavy infection of Hymenolepis nana dwarf tapeworm?
Which method is used for the treatment of neurocysticercosis?
Which method is used for the treatment of neurocysticercosis?
How does indirect development of Hymenolepis nana occur?
How does indirect development of Hymenolepis nana occur?
What is the size range of proglottids in Hymenolepis nana?
What is the size range of proglottids in Hymenolepis nana?
