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(B68.0) Taenia solium taeniasis
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6 316 in individuals diagnosis taenia solium taeniasis confirmed
Diagnosis taenia solium taeniasis is diagnosed Men are 17.32% more likely than Women
3 705
Men receive the diagnosis taenia solium taeniasis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis taenia solium taeniasis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease taenia solium taeniasis - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-29, 40-44, 55-59, 75-79, 90-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 30-39, 45-54, 60-74, 80-89, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-29, 40-44, 50-59, 65-74, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 30-39, 45-49, 60-64, 75-79
Disease Features taenia solium taeniasis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Taenia solium taeniasis - what does this mean
Taenia solium taeniasis is caused by the ingestion of undercooked pork containing the larvae of the tapeworm taenia solium. the larvae then grow into adult tapeworms in the human intestine, where they feed on nutrients and produce eggs that are passed in the stool.
What happens during the disease - taenia solium taeniasis
Taenia solium taeniasis is caused by the ingestion of raw or undercooked pork containing the larval cysts of the tapeworm. the larvae then migrate to the small intestine where they mature into adult tapeworms. the adult tapeworms attach to the intestinal wall and release eggs into the intestine, which are then excreted in the stool. these eggs can then contaminate food and water, which can be ingested by humans, leading to the cycle of infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Stool examination
- Blood tests
- CT scan
- Ultrasound
- MRI
- Endoscopy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treat Taenia solium taeniasis
- Prescribe anti-parasitic medications, such as praziquantel or niclosamide
- Provide dietary advice to avoid eating raw or undercooked meat
- Encourage good hygiene practices, such as washing hands after going to the bathroom and before eating
- Advise the patient to cook pork thoroughly and to avoid eating raw or undercooked pork
- Educate the patient about the importance of proper disposal of human waste
- Advise the patient to avoid contact with the feces of other people or animals
- Encourage the patient to seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms of taeniasis
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Taenia solium taeniasis - Prevention
Taenia solium taeniasis can be prevented by practicing good hygiene and sanitation, such as washing hands with soap and water after contact with raw meat, washing fruits and vegetables before eating, cooking meat and fish thoroughly, and avoiding contact with animal feces. vaccination is also available for those at high risk.