Pork tapeworms or Taenia Solium can cause taeniasis or cysticercosis. Let's review the lifecycle and pathogenesis of these diseases.
CDC - DPDx - Diagnostic Procedures
https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/diagnosticprocedures/index.html
CDC - Cysticercosis - Resources for Health Professionals
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cysticercosis/health_professionals/index.html#:~:text=Diagnosis%20usually%20involves%20both%20serological,treatment%20of%20increased%20intracranial%20pressure.
Cysticercosis: Overview, Symptoms & Treatment
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23534-cysticercosis
Taeniasis/cysticercosis
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/taeniasis-cysticercosis#:~:text=Taeniasis%20can%20be%20treated%20with,days%20has%20also%20been%20used%20.
Taenia solium - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taenia_solium
Oncosphere - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oncosphere
SEM image of the Taenia Solium Scolex. | Download Scientific Diagram
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/SEM-image-of-the-Taenia-Solium-Scolex_fig1_228743272
Oncosphere - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/oncosphere
Cysticercus - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cysticercus
* Comprehend the intricate life cycle and modes of transmission of Taenia solium.
* Differentiate between the structural components of Taenia solium and discern its hosts in the lifecycle.
* Identify the diverse clinical presentations associated with Taenia solium infection.
* Utilize appropriate diagnostic methodologies for the accurate detection of Taenia solium infection.
* Formulate effective management strategies tailored to Taenia solium infection.
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gnbcni@*.com
May 25 2024, 7:13 pm
Thank you for this refresher. During my medical school training in Dallas, TX in the 80's this neurocystecircosis was quite a prevalent cause of new onset seizure disorder in the indigent population