Microscopic examination of stool for ova and proglottids The stool should be examined for proglottids and ova; ova may also be present on anal swabs. [merckmanuals.com]

The rarity of this clinical presentation as well as the probable mechanism of obstruction are discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In fact, this is the most common and initial way of presentation. [explainmedicine.com]

Most individuals infected with T saginata are asymptomatic, but abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms may be present. Eosinophilia is common. The most common presenting finding is the passage of proglottids in the stool. [banglajol.info]

Kalouk Kao and Poung presented significantly more taeniasis than Ayay Yay and the Ethnic School students. [journals.plos.org]

• Weight Loss

  A 38-year-old man presented with worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, anorexia, generalized weakness, and weight loss that had begun 3 days earlier. He had a history of eating raw beef. [nejm.org]

  Tapeworms can cause digestive problems including abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, and upset stomach. The most visible symptom of taeniasis is the active passing of proglottids (tapeworm segments) through the anus and in the feces. [cdc.gov]

  Other symptoms Tapeworms can also sometimes cause other symptoms, such as: tummy pain diarrhoea feeling sick or vomiting loss of appetite or increased appetite weight loss More serious symptoms can appear if worms get into other parts of the body, such [nhs.uk]

  loss o Dizziness,Abdominal pain,diarrhoea o Headaches, nausea o Constipation, loss of appetite o Chronic indigestion 11. o Microscopy. [slideshare.net]

  […] of Asian T. saginata with rostellum Clinical features For humans in good health, there are few serious symptoms associated with tapeworm infection For both T. saginata and T. solium, patients may have diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, hunger pain, weight [pathologyoutlines.com]

• Anemia

  The Effects of Iron Deficiency and Anemia on Mental and Motor Performance, Educational Acheivement, and Behavior in Children. The International Nutritional Anemia Consultative Group. ‏ [books.google.com]

  During the previous 2 years, he had been seen by several different doctors and had been given clinical treatment for stomachache, abdominal pain, and chronic anemia. Physical examination was largely unremarkable. [nejm.org]

  Larger tapeworms can produce symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, obstruction, diarrhea, weight loss and anemia. An adult Taenia saginata, the beef tapeworm. The ruler at the bottom is about 11.5 centimeters (4.5 inches) long. [livescience.com]

  The same is true for T. saginata (beef tape worm), but not D. latum (fish tapeworm), which can deplete the host of vitamin B12 and eventually lead to megaloblastic anemia over a period of years. [infectionlandscapes.org]

• Fever

  Other side-effects included dizziness (9.7%), fever (7.8%), urticaria and bloody diarrhoea. Overall, the side-effects of praziquantel were mild and transient, and did not require any intervention. [profiles.uonbi.ac.ke]

  Pain first, vomiting next and fever last has been described as the classic presentation of acute appendicitis. The abdominal pain first appears in the peri umbilical area and then migrates to the lower right part of the abdomen. [explainmedicine.com]

  Pathology report showed an acute appendicitis with periappendicular reaction. 12 days later, the Patient came back with lump in the right iliac fossa with pain and high grade fever. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

  In one or two months, the acute phase begins and fever, coughing, muscle pain and nausea occur but soon disappear; in some people this phase may not appear. [biology-questions-and-answers.com]

  Symptoms of trichinellosis The first symptoms are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain, followed by headaches, eye swelling, aching joints and muscles, weakness, and itchy skin. [fsis.usda.gov]

• Swelling

  Cysts in the eyes may cause floaters or blurry or disturbed vision, swelling or detachment of the retina. An infection of the brain by cysticerci is called neurocysticercosis, according to the CDC. [livescience.com]

  Symptoms of trichinellosis The first symptoms are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain, followed by headaches, eye swelling, aching joints and muscles, weakness, and itchy skin. [fsis.usda.gov]

  […] disease in AIDS; filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, transmitted by mosquitoes of the Culex genus, caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and other thread-like worms, and which is manifest by the obstruction and fibrosis of lymphatic vessels causing the swelling [biology-questions-and-answers.com]

  Axonal swellings and spheroids: a new insight into the pathology of neurocysticercosis. Brain Pathol. 2018. pmid:30368965 View Article PubMed/NCBI Google Scholar 22. Anthony RM, Rutitzky LI, Urban JF, Stadecker MJ, Gause WC. [journals.plos.org]

• Malnutrition

  Chronic tapeworm infections contribute to malnutrition in developing communities in many parts of the world. Reservoir for Taenia Humans are the definitive host for both species. [health.vic.gov.au]

• Abdominal Pain

  Parasite infection should be suspected in patients with chronic abdominal pain or persistent diarrhea regardless of the findings for small bowel obstruction when there is a history of overseas travel. [Indexed for MEDLINE] Free full text [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The abdominal pain is localized to the epigastric /umbilical areas and are accompanied with nausea and epigastric distension. [explainmedicine.com]

  A 38-year-old man presented with worsening abdominal pain, vomiting, anorexia, generalized weakness, and weight loss that had begun 3 days earlier. He had a history of eating raw beef. [nejm.org]

  The main side-effects were abdominal pain (36.3%), headache (35.3%) and nausea (13.1%). There was correlation between frequencies of these side-effects and intensity of infection measured as eggs per gram of faeces. [profiles.uonbi.ac.ke]

• Nausea

  Side-effects were observed in 4 cases including 3 with complaints of dizziness, tinnitus, nausea and vomiting, and one with coma and abdominal pain. Mixtures of 75-150 g areca nuts and 50-100 g pumpkin seeds were judged effective and safe. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The main side-effects were abdominal pain (36.3%), headache (35.3%) and nausea (13.1%). There was correlation between frequencies of these side-effects and intensity of infection measured as eggs per gram of faeces. [profiles.uonbi.ac.ke]

  The infection is generally acquired by consuming or eating undercooked and contaminated beef This condition may result in nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, in some individuals; while, in many, no symptoms of infection may be noted. [dovemed.com]

  The abdominal pain is localized to the epigastric /umbilical areas and are accompanied with nausea and epigastric distension. [explainmedicine.com]

  Less common symptoms are nausea, change in appetite, weakness and weight loss [ 2 ]. The length of adult worm is usually less than 5 m for T. saginata; however, it may reach up to 25 m [ 6 ]. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

• Abdominal Cramps

  Clinical Findings Signs and Symptoms Infection with T saginata is most often asymptomatic, although a minority of patients may report nonspecific abdominal cramps or malaise. [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

  cramps, nervousness, insomnia, digestive disturbances, weight loss; passage of worms can be associated with dizziness, headache, weakness, and tingling EPIDEMIOLOGY: Worldwide; prevalent in areas where beef is improperly cooked; frequent in Yugoslavia [msdsonline.com]

• Chronic Abdominal Pain

  Parasite infection should be suspected in patients with chronic abdominal pain or persistent diarrhea regardless of the findings for small bowel obstruction when there is a history of overseas travel. [Indexed for MEDLINE] Free full text [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Entry H01152 Disease Name Taenia saginata infection Description Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) infection, which causes chronic abdominal pain or persistent diarrhea, is caused by the ingestion of the larval stage of cysticerci in beef. [genome.jp]

• Increased Appetite

  This may cause itching around the anus. [1,2,4,5,7] Nonspecific symptoms Weakness, loss of appetite, increased appetite, headache, constipation and dizziness are the other rare nonspecific symptoms. [3,4,5,7] Complications In rare cases, tapeworm segments [explainmedicine.com]

  Other symptoms Tapeworms can also sometimes cause other symptoms, such as: tummy pain diarrhoea feeling sick or vomiting loss of appetite or increased appetite weight loss More serious symptoms can appear if worms get into other parts of the body, such [nhs.uk]

• Suggestibility

  Our findings may suggest resurgence of T. saginata infection among people in Korea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Parasit Parasitology patients Pawłowski penetration Plasmodium posterior Proc proglottides rediae Rohde saginata infection Schistosoma mansoni schistosome second intermediate host snail snail host solium species sporocysts stage structure studies Stunkard suggested [books.google.com]

  Levels cytokines increased when exposed to equal concentrations of PO vs AO antigen, suggesting that antigen composition changes as the parasite is maturing [9]. [journals.plos.org]

  What does a false negative test of ELISA suggest? That there is some tolerance to the parasite and a corresponding lack of antibody production. Medical treatment of cysts can cause what? It will cause cyst death and may exacerbate patient symptoms. [quizlet.com]

• Neglect

  As for other neglected diseases which occur in underserved populations and remote areas, data is especially scarce. [who.int]

  PLoS neglected tropical diseases 8:e2692. View Article Google Scholar 45. [journals.plos.org]

  PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 6, e1953. Oryan, A., Moghaddar, N. & Gaur, S.N.S. ( 1995 ) Taenia saginata cysticercosis in cattle with special reference to prevalence, pathogenesis and economic implications in Fars Province of Iran. [cambridge.org]

  The World Health Organization (WHO) 2021–2030 Neglected Tropical Diseases roadmap has proposed that 30% of endemic countries achieve intensified T. solium control in hyperendemic areas by 2030. [elifesciences.org]

• Dizziness

  Side-effects were observed in 4 cases including 3 with complaints of dizziness, tinnitus, nausea and vomiting, and one with coma and abdominal pain. Mixtures of 75-150 g areca nuts and 50-100 g pumpkin seeds were judged effective and safe. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Other side-effects included dizziness (9.7%), fever (7.8%), urticaria and bloody diarrhoea. Overall, the side-effects of praziquantel were mild and transient, and did not require any intervention. [profiles.uonbi.ac.ke]

  This may cause itching around the anus. [1,2,4,5,7] Nonspecific symptoms Weakness, loss of appetite, increased appetite, headache, constipation and dizziness are the other rare nonspecific symptoms. [3,4,5,7] Complications In rare cases, tapeworm segments [explainmedicine.com]

  […] of Eastern Europe,the philippines,and latin America o Found any where where beef is eaten o The total global infection is estimated to be between 40 and 60 billion 10. o T.saginata infection is asymptomatic o In high infection results weight loss o Dizziness [slideshare.net]

  […] embryo; inhabits the human jejunum SECTION II - HEALTH HAZARD PATHOGENICITY: Symptoms are variable, normally minimal; Include mild abdominal cramps, nervousness, insomnia, digestive disturbances, weight loss; passage of worms can be associated with dizziness [msdsonline.com]

• Taenia Saginata

  Reported here is one case of acute mechanical intestinal obstruction due to a bolus impaction of Taenia saginata at the level of the ileocaecal valve. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Saginata, Taenia Saginata Taeniasis. [novusbio.com]

  Duddingtonia, Nitazoxanide, Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, Hymenolepis nana, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides, Fasciola hepatica, Entamoeba histolytica, Taenia solium/saginata Title: A Glance at Taenia Saginata Infection, Diagnosis [eurekaselect.com]

  Entry H01152 Disease Name Taenia saginata infection Description Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) infection, which causes chronic abdominal pain or persistent diarrhea, is caused by the ingestion of the larval stage of cysticerci in beef. [genome.jp]

• Fasciola Hepatica

  hepatica, Entamoeba histolytica, Taenia solium/saginata Title: A Glance at Taenia Saginata Infection, Diagnosis, Vaccine, Biological Control and Treatment VOLUME: 10 ISSUE: 5 Author(s): Claudio V. [eurekaselect.com]

  Other important worm infections caused by platyhelminthes are: fascioliasis, caused by Fasciola hepatica, which attacks the liver and the bile ducts; and hydatid disease, which is also known as echinococcosis, and is caused by a taenia-like parasite and [biology-questions-and-answers.com]

  hepatica, Entamoeba histolytica, Ascaris lumbricoides, Mansonella ozzardi, Treponema pallidum, Cryptococcus neoformans and HIV)”. [elifesciences.org]

• Colitis

  Matrix metalloproteinase 9-induced increase in intestinal epithelial tight junction permeability contributes to the severity of experimental DSS colitis. Am J Physiol Liver Physiol. 2015;309(12):988–97. View Article Google Scholar 34. [journals.plos.org]

Here we reviewed aspects concerning diagnosis, vaccine development, biological control and treatment of the disease. [eurekaselect.com]

Treatment can be considered successful when no Taenia ova are identified in stool 1 and 3 mo after treatment. [merckmanuals.com]

This treatment had no serious adverse effects in any of out patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. [drugs.com]

(Outcomes/Resolutions) With prompt diagnosis, immediate and effective treatment, the prognosis for Taenia Saginata Infection is excellent The prognosis is guarded, if the infection has spread to the brain, which may occur in some untreated cases Additional [dovemed.com]

Prognosis The prognosis for patients with intestinal T saginata infection is excellent. Prevention & Control Prevention of infection with T saginata involves thorough cooking of beef and beef products to > 65 °C core temperature (Box 3). [antiinfectivedrugs.com]

[…] return to top) http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/taenia.html http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/ImageLibrary/Taeniasis_il.htm http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Keep/8895/taeniasis1.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001391.htm#prognosis [web.stanford.edu]

(Etiology) Taenia Saginata Infection is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm species Taenia Saginata or the beef tapeworm The infection is generally acquired by eating undercooked contaminated beef What are the Signs and Symptoms of Taenia Saginata [dovemed.com]

In previously published cases as well as the case we present, although it is difficult to establish the direct mechanism causing the complication, the etiological connection is highly probable. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

Its etiologic agents are Taenia solium and Taenia saginata (11). It is caused by the ingestion of the parasite's eggs from contaminated food sources (5). The intermediate host of T. solium is pork (the most common) and T. saginata is cattle (2). [austincc.edu]

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Etiology of diarrhea in children younger than 5 years attending the Bengo general hospital in Angola. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016;35:e28–34. Article Google Scholar Nindia A, Moreno M, Salvador F, Amor A, de Alegría MLAR, Kanjala J, et al. [parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com]

Affiliations PMID: 10596984 Review Taenia saginata asiatica: epidemiology, infection, immunological and molecular studies P C Fan et al. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 1998 Jun. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(Beef tapeworm infection) 359 results Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: a systematic review of the distribution in the Middle East and North Africa. [unboundmedicine.com]

A comprehensive, and profusely illustrated description of the common and uncommon images which will be found in a wide range of tropical diseases, correlated with the clinical and laboratory findings, and the epidemiology and pathology. [books.google.com]

Taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis in Asia: epidemiology, impact and issues. Acta Trop. 2003; 87 :53–60. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 33. Winkler AS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] from T. solium infection by the late 1700s However, the exact life cycle of T. saginata was not discovered until 1863, when cattle was identified as the immediate host Epidemiology Especially common in Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Latin America Pathophysiology [pathologyoutlines.com]

An understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and current laboratory and imaging methods, in cluding computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is needed to accurately diagnose neurocysticercosis. [isradiology.org]

University Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases This course provides students an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission, distribution and epidemiology, pathophysiology [coursera.org]

Infection in children usually goes unrecognized. [4] WHO developed a roadmap for control and eradication of T. solium taeniasis/cysticercosis to be implemented in selected countries by 2020. [3] Pathophysiology Humans are the definitive host. [emedicine.medscape.com]

PREVENTION and CONTROL Infection by Taenia solium adults can be prevented by fully cooking pork before eating it. [msu.edu]

Proper hand hygiene is also important for preventing the spread of this disease. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom and teach your children to do the same. [healthline.com]

These steps can help prevent hazards to your health, such as tapeworms, as well as food poisoning. [hse.ie]

Also, to prevent vegetation contamination, the disposal of human fecal matter must be dealt with properly. Finally, prevention has to with your own personal actions. [bioweb.uwlax.edu]