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Dictionary » T » Tapeworms Tapewormstapeworm The tapeworms or cestodes, are ribbon-shaped segmented worms which inhabit the intestinal tract of many vertebrates (including humans). most tapeworm infections occur in Africa, yugoslavia, the middle East, Southeast asia, Mexico and parts of south America and the U.S.S.R. Some forms may be contracted (in the U.S.) from infected dogs or cats (more common in children) by ingestion of infected fleas. Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) is occasionally encountered in the united states today in immigrants or visitors from endemic areas. Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) is seen more often, especially in those who consume raw beef. Some tapeworms have been known to live up to 20 years and exceed 10 metres in length. Often asymptomatic infestations, but unexplained weight loss, symptoms of pernicious anaemia and the presence of white eggs or ribbon-like segments of worm in stools can be seen in some. ![]()
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Results from our forumTapeworms questions1.y do male & female organs develop at different times? 2 wat is distinctive abt the digestive, respiratory, & circulatory system of this worm? ^ are they not all absent? :\ 3. y are they called acoelomate? ^dont hve body cavities? 4. how does it prevent being digested? 5 ascaris = pdeudocoe...
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Re: Genotype: I would guess it's something like nematodes or tapeworms. On the other hand, for sure are not all bacteria and fungi pathogenic!Think about bacteria in your gut and Bifidus actiregularis :lol: :lol: Where did I say that? I said most of the ...
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understand the cause of infectionGenotype: I would guess it's something like nematodes or tapeworms. On the other hand, for sure are not all bacteria and fungi pathogenic!Think about bacteria in your gut and Bifidus actiregularis :lol: :lol:
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Phylum PlatyhelminthesSorry...I misinterpreted the question, basically what it is asking is how common is certain tapeworms in humans.
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Phylum Platyhelminthes... in which case I don't know. This would be the same as asking "How do rates of human infection compare among beef, pork, fish, and dwarf tapeworms?" or more simply "Which tapeworms infect humans more?"
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