Chapter 25,part C Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
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Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System Trichinella 1.0% Percentage of world population infected Flukes(liver,lung) 1.5% Tapeworms 3.0% Schistosomes 6.0% Enterobius 10% Hookworms 21% Ascaris 30% 3 5678910 11 Number of people infected(100 millions) Figure 25.21
Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System Figure 25.21
Tapeworms 。Taenia spp Sucker Transmitted as cysticerci Scolex Hooks in undercooked meat Cysticerci may develop in humans Neck Diagnosed by observing proglottids and eggs in Testis feces Genital pore 。Treatment with Ovary praziquantel Neurocysticercosis may require surgery Mature proglottid will disintegrate and release eggs Figure 12.27
Tapeworms Figure 12.27 • Taenia spp. • Transmitted as cysticerci in undercooked meat • Cysticerci may develop in humans • Diagnosed by observing proglottids and eggs in feces • Treatment with praziquantel • Neurocysticercosis may require surgery
Tapeworms Fluid-fillec Figure 25.22
Tapeworms Figure 25.22
Hydatid Disease Echinococcus granulosus 。Definitive host: Dogs,wolves 。Intermediate host: Brain Sheep and other herbivores; Left orbit Humans (eye socket) 。Transmitted by ingesting E. granulosis eggs 。Treatment is surgical Figure 25.23
Hydatid Disease Figure 25.23 • Echinococcus granulosus • Definitive host: Dogs, wolves • Intermediate host: Sheep and other herbivores; Humans • Transmitted by ingesting E. granulosis eggs • Treatment is surgical