https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3 Taeniasis en-us 2022-07-14 03:03:45 UTC 2022-07-14 07:24:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f437.png psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243118207 In 2014, scientists discovered tapeworm eggs in 270 million year old fossilized shark poop. ]]> 2022-07-14 03:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243118207 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243127253 Taeniasis is caused by eating raw or undercooked pork that is contaminated with larval cysts. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243127253 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243128639 Symptoms of taeniasis can include digestive problems including abdominal pain, weight loss, upset stomach, and loss of appetite. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243128639 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243134174 People and pigs can develop cysticercosis from swallowing the feces of a human infected with tapeworm eggs. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243134174 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243135761 Taenisasis is the infection of a human with the adult form of the tapeworm. Cysticercosis is the infection of a human with the larval stage of the pork tapeworm.]]> 2022-07-14 04:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243135761 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243139710 Tapeworm heads have suckers and often hooks. These are used to attach themselves to their hosts. They do not have mouths or digestive tracts. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243139710 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243141527 Make sure all pork is cooked thoroughly. Wash hands with soap and water before handling food, eating, and after using the toilet. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243141527 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243143899 Sometimes larvae migrate out of the intestines and form cysts in other areas of the body. This can cause organ and tissue damage. Sometimes seizures and muscle or eye damage can occur. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243143899 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243151795 Tapeworm infections are more prevalent in under developed countries with poor sanitation. These people may eat raw or under-cooked pork. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243151795 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243155566 Taeniasis (tapeworm infection) is caused by Taenia solium (pork tapeworms). They are found worldwide and symptoms are usually mild which results in people being unaware of the infection. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243155566 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243160170 Praziquantel is the drug of choice and Niclosamide is an alternative drug. The health care provider should be consulted for proper diagnosis and care. ]]> 2022-07-14 04:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243160170 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243221518 Legend tells of Victorian women who would often swallow capsules with tapeworm larvae inside to lose weight. ]]> 2022-07-14 06:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243221518 psychomama84 https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243226159 The most common and visible sign of taeniasis is the active passing of tapeworm segments (proglottids) in the feces. The doctor may want a sample brought in to be analyzed in the lab. ]]> 2022-07-14 06:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/psychomama84/lz5llkbgsq7mv9z3/wish/2243226159