Taeniasis

Question 1

Other Name

Answer 1

Tape worm

Question 2

Causative Agent

Answer 2

Beef worm: Taenia saginata
Pork worm: Taenia solium
Fish worm: Diphyllobothrium latum

Question 3

Mode of Transmission

Answer 3

•Ingestion of beef, pork, fish with tapeworm cysts
•Uncooked meat and fish

Question 4

S/sx

Answer 4

Hunger, increased appetite
Flatulence
Weight loss
Anemia
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea

Question 5

Prevention

Answer 5

•Proper handwashing
•Cook meat and fish thoroughly

Question 6

Drug of Choice

Answer 6

1.Praziquantel: 5-10 mg PO once
2.Niclosamide: For under 2: 500 mg on D1 then 250mg OD for 6 days