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Tapeworms (cestodiasis)

P M Schantz1

  • 1Epidemiology Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
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This article reviews common tapeworm (cestode) infections in humans, covering their spread, identification, and management. It details epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment for various tapeworm diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Infectious diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Cestodes, commonly known as tapeworms, are parasitic flatworms belonging to the class Cestoda.
  • Adult tapeworms primarily inhabit the intestinal tract of vertebrate hosts, including humans.
  • Several species of tapeworms are responsible for significant human infections worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of tapeworm infections in humans.
  • To discuss the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common cestode infections.
  • To consolidate information on taeniasis, diphyllobothriasis, hymenolepiasis, and dipylidiasis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiological data.
  • Summary of diagnostic approaches for tapeworm infections.

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  • Review of current treatment strategies for cestode infestations.

    • Main Results:

    • Tapeworm infections are widespread in vertebrate populations.
    • Diagnosis relies on identifying eggs or proglottids in stool or through serological methods.
    • Treatment protocols vary depending on the specific tapeworm species.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of tapeworm infections requires accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
    • Understanding the epidemiology is crucial for public health interventions.
    • Further research may improve diagnostic tools and therapeutic options for cestode infections.