T.solium

Question 1

sample

Answer 1

anal swab

Question 2

methods

Answer 2

1. Direct smear
2. Concentration method by sedimentation technique

Question 3

microscopy

Answer 3

saline/iodine wet mount:eggs/gravid proglottids with 15-20 primary uterine( saginata)

eggs/gravid proglottids with 5-10 primary uterine( solium)

Question 4

Diagnosis of cysticercosis

Answer 4

 CT scan of the brain: locate lesions in the brain
-tissue biopsy:cyst in tissue

 Serology: IHA, IFA, ELISA—demonstrate specific antibodies in the serum