17 Questions
How does a human become infected with Taenia solium?
By ingesting raw or improperly cooked beef
Where does the larva of Taenia solium typically attach and mature inside the human body?
In the small intestines
What is the infective stage of Taenia solium known as when found in pork?
Cysticercosis cellulosae
How is neurocysticercosis diagnosed?
By CT patterns showing ring-like lesions and calcifications
What is the recommended treatment for neurocysticercosis?
Praziquantel and niclosamide
How does the oncosphere of Taenia solium spread to different organs in the human body?
Through the bloodstream
Where may the scolex of Taenia solium be found in the human body?
In the basal cistern
Which form of Neurocysticercosis is considered an aggressive form due to cyst proliferation in the brain's base?
Subarachnoid form
What is the most common manifestation of cerebral cysticercosis?
Convulsions
Which factor significantly contributes to the prevalence of Taenia spp. infection?
Environmental sanitation
What is a characteristic feature of cysticerci in extraparenchymal locations?
Large vesicular structures without scolex
What is the prevalence of taeniasis caused by Solium infection?
0.56%
How can human cysticercosis be diagnosed?
Fecal smear microscopy with eggs
What is the primary symptom of a heavy infection of Hymenolepis nana dwarf tapeworm?
Enteritis due to necrosis of intestinal epithelial cells
Which method is used for the treatment of neurocysticercosis?
Praziquantel
How does indirect development of Hymenolepis nana occur?
Eggs are passed with stool and ingested by intermediate hosts
What is the size range of proglottids in Hymenolepis nana?
0.15 - 0.3mm long and 0.8 - 1mm wide
Test your knowledge on the presentation and different forms of neurocysticercosis including parenchymal, intraventricular, subarachnoid, and spinal involvement. Learn about the characteristics of each form and their clinical manifestations.
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