12 Questions
What is the distinctive feature of the proglottids of Spirometra mansoni?
Definite proglottids
What distinguishes the uterus coils of Spirometra mansoni from those of Diphyllobothrium latum?
Piling arrangement
In which human body parts does Spirometra mansoni mainly habitat?
Skin and subcutaneous tissues
What is the main intermediate host for Spirometra mansoni?
Cyclops
Which tissue infection in humans is caused by plerocercoid of Spirometra mansoni?
Sparganosis
How is species identification of Spirometra mansoni achieved?
Experimental infection of animals
What is the definitive host for the hydatid worm Echinococcus granulosus?
Dogs
How does a human become infected with the hydatid worm?
By ingesting eggs in dog feces
What is the primary site of hydatid cyst formation in the intermediate host?
Liver and lungs
What is the potential risk associated with a ruptured hydatid cyst?
Anaphylactic shock and death
What is the diagnostic test mentioned for hydatid disease?
ELISA and Casoni intradermal test
What is the intermediate host for the dog tapeworm Dipylidium caninum?
Fleas
Test your knowledge on the characteristics and life cycle of Spirometra mansoni/Sparganum mansoni parasite, including features like definite proglottids, elongated ribbon-like larva, and ellipsoidal eggs with a rounded conical operculum.
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