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Which cestode is known as the Beef Tapeworm?
Which cestode is known as the Beef Tapeworm?
- Diphyllobothrium latum
- Echinococcus granulosus
- Taenia saginata (correct)
- Taenia solium
What is the characteristic feature of the egg of Taenia saginata?
What is the characteristic feature of the egg of Taenia saginata?
- Round with a characteristic operculum
- Knob-like with a small lateral spine
- Spherical with striations (correct)
- Oval with a thick shell
What is the intermediate host of Taenia solium?
What is the intermediate host of Taenia solium?
- Biomphalaria
- Pig (correct)
- Oncomelania quadrasi
- Australorbis
What is the common name for Taenia solium?
What is the common name for Taenia solium?
Which parasite has eggs with a characteristic terminal spine?
Which parasite has eggs with a characteristic terminal spine?
What is the intermediate host of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the intermediate host of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the role of insects in the life cycle of Dipyllidium caninum?
What is the role of insects in the life cycle of Dipyllidium caninum?
How many spines does the rostellum of Dipyllidium caninum typically have?
How many spines does the rostellum of Dipyllidium caninum typically have?
What is the characteristic feature of the eggs of Dipyllidium caninum?
What is the characteristic feature of the eggs of Dipyllidium caninum?
Which host is considered accidental in the life cycle of Dipyllidium caninum?
Which host is considered accidental in the life cycle of Dipyllidium caninum?
Study Notes
Cestodes
- Taenia saginata is known as the Beef Tapeworm.
- The characteristic feature of the egg of Taenia saginata is a spherical shape with a hexacanth embryo.
- Taenia solium is also known as the Pork Tapeworm.
- The intermediate host of Taenia solium is the pig.
Hymenolepis nana
- The intermediate host of Hymenolepis nana is the beetle.
Dipyllidium caninum
- Insects play a role as intermediate hosts in the life cycle of Dipyllidium caninum.
- The rostellum of Dipyllidium caninum typically has 2-3 spines.
- The characteristic feature of the eggs of Dipyllidium caninum is a pyramid-shaped structure.
- Humans are considered accidental hosts in the life cycle of Dipyllidium caninum.
Eggs with Terminal Spine
- The parasite with eggs having a characteristic terminal spine is Hymenolepis nana.
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Test your knowledge of parasitology with this quiz covering Schistosoma haematobium and Taenia solium. Identify the characteristics, symptoms, and modes of transmission associated with these parasites.
