Tapeworm Infection

In our fourth and final lab for Biology 100, we are dealing with the beetle larva mealworms. This worm-like animal is, in fact, not a worm; they are larva for the tenebrionid beetle. These larvae are most commonly used in order to feed household pets. For example: reptiles, fish, and birds. Tenebrio larvae are also considered pests to the most businesses.

When the Larvae are ingested by a human they turn into adult tapeworms and live in the intestines of humans, this is called an intestinal infection. They can live for up to 30- years in there host

Within days of becoming infected with the disease you may develop itchy skin, fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches. When adult worms are present they move to the intestine, liver, and bladder, causing inflammation or scarring. Children who are infected can develop anemia, malnutrition, and learning difficulties. Rarely, eggs are found in the brain and spinal cord causing seizures, paralysis, or spinal cord inflammation. Lack of hygiene and certain things kids do such as swimming or fishing in infested water can make them

But, these small intermediate hosts can be eaten by larger predators such as; trout, perch, and pike. By this happening the sparganum can go to the musculature of the larger predator, which can be fish and mammals. Then the human can catch the diphyllobothariasis disease by eating the infected host fish raw or undercooked. After ingestion of the infected fish, the plerocercoids develop into immature adults and then into mature adult. The adult worms can reach more than 10 meters long. Several of tapeworms regularly detach from the main body of the worm (that’s where they get their name tapeworm from).They then release immature eggs in fresh water to start the cycle all over again. A tapeworm can live up to 20

Worms are an intestinal parasite that are very common in dogs. The most five common are heartworm, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and tapeworm. One of the main ways dogs contract worms is by ingesting the faeces of an infected animal. Some worm eggs can remain dormant in your dog for years, and be activated in times of stress and pregnancy. Puppies can also contract worms though an infected mothers milk.

A person can obtain a tapeworm parasite through the ingestion of raw meat from infected animals or by consuming the parasite in tablet form. After a person consumes a tapeworm, traveling through the body, eating as it moves around. The tapeworm usually consumes a significant portion of a person’s food to cause a calorie shortage and weight loss. Certain tapeworms can grow up to 15-30 feet in length and live up to 20 years in the host. When the tapeworm dieter decides that they have lost enough weight, they take antibiotics to kill the parasite, eventually leaving the body in a bowel movement. People have been known to take drugs designed to reduce the lifespan of the tapeworm so that it is already dead when it is removed from the body.

There are four types of Helminth Infections; in which, they consist of: Intestinal stress as the primary symptom, Intestinal distress accompanied by Migratory symptoms, Cysticercosis, and Schistosomiasis: liver disease. Intestinal stress as the primary symptom occurs when the intestinal tract gets infected; Intestinal distress by migratory symptoms occurs when the helminth enters the body, matures, then travels all throughout the intestines, circulatory and lymphatic systems, heart and lungs, respiratory tree, and throat; Cysticerosis is a tapeworm that attaches to the intestine; and Schistosomiasis occurs when the liver swells or malfunctions accompanied with eosinophilia. The diagnoses for helminthic infections and diseases are approached

The larvae will simply undergo a dormant stage within an intermediate host until they are in a dog again. The development of the larva into worm is restricted to the gastrointestinal tract of a dog. If the parasite finds itself inside a human through ingestion of the infective eggs, it does not exactly have a sense of direction. That’s right if a person eats egg-infested poop, once the eggs hatch the larva or worms will meander wherever they feel like going. That means if they want to take a trip through the bloodstream and capillaries, lungs, or if they want to harbor in the brain, liver or eye they can. The most common infestation in the human body leaves mild symptoms, but once in the eye the effects can be local inflammation partial blindness or complete blindness. Nerve endings can become damaged if tampered

Parasitic Ringworms symptoms are clear to see; its history and treatment show why it’s difficult to keep from spreading

Mode of infection: A mode of infection for Hydatid Cysts is the ingestion of eggs. If a person ingests food or drinks water that is contaminated with feces from a person or animal with tapeworm, a microscopic tapeworm eggs can be ingested. If an animal has a tapeworm infection, it contains larvae cysts in its muscle or tissue, therefore eating undercooked meat can have you ingest the larvae. The larvae will then develop into adult tapeworms in the intestines.

However, ringworm entirely can recur. So you must ensure that you throw away your combs and towels or hats. That won’t spread the infection. Don’t share personal items to anyone. You must try to keep your skin clean and dry. Unless you treat it, the blad spots could be permanent. You must give your children pills to kill the fungus thoroughly if the child still want to go to school. Remember that you shouldn’t shave your child’s head.

The parasitic roundworm (heartworm) is Dirofilaria immitis. Dogs and humans can contract this from mosquitoes that carry infective heartworm larvae. This illness cannot be passed to humans directly from dogs, it can only be passed by mosquitoes. The symptoms of heartworms in dogs can vary greatly. In Class 1 heartworm disease, they are symptomatic. This means that they will mainly show no symptoms. Class 2 heartworm disease cough a lot and have a very low tolerance for exercise. The most harmful case, Class 3, may show signs of anemia, exercise intolerance, fainting, and even heart failure. For humans, symptoms of heartworm disease can be something as simple as a cough, chest pain, fever, and even an excess amount of fluid. Heartworm disease can be determined from an electrocardiograph, which monitors heart changes. When being treated, patients will be hospitalized (dogs or humans). They are then treated with adulticide to kill the adult heartworms. The microfilariae will then be eliminated from the body with a medication monthly that can be administered at home (PetMD,

Children are most susceptible to getting tapeworm from their four-legged friends because they are the least likely to wash their hands. Tapeworms are spread through flea, so keeping your pet flea-free is the best prevention. In humans, tapeworms can cause weight loss, as the parasites attach themselves to the intestines and digest the food that is eaten, diarrhea, stomach pain and vomiting.

Ascariasis - is the most common human worm infection. The larvae and adult worms live in the small intestine and can cause intestinal disease.

If the parasite invades the lining of your intestine, it can produce amebic dysentery. Amebic dysentery is a more dangerous form of the disease with frequent watery and bloody stools and severe stomach cramping. If the parasite enters your bloodstream, it can end up in your liver, heart, lungs, brain, or other organs, where it causes tissue destruction and abscess. The liver is a frequent destination for the parasite. Symptoms of amebic liver disease include fever and tenderness in the upper-right part of your torso