Title: Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System | Boundless Microbiology
Headings: Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System
Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System
Tapeworms
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Taenia solium
Taenia saginata
Diphyllobothrium spp.
Hydatid Disease
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Nematodes
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Ascariasis
Enterobius

Content: However, if symptoms develop, it may present in the form of pain or discomfort due to the growing cysts in the upper abdominal regions. Additionally, rupture of fluid within the cysts can result in various medical issues including allergic reactions or death. Nematodes
Nematodes, or roundworms, are capable of exhibiting parasitic behavior. Learning Objectives
Compare and contrast mechanisms of infection for the parasitic nematodes: Ascaris lumbricoides and Enterobius
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Parasitic nematodes often contain specific body structures which promote parasitic behaviors such as ridges, rings or bristles that allow for attachment. Two major types of roundworms that commonly infect humans include Ascaris and Enterobious. Ascariasis is a disease that is caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides and is transmitted by ingesting food contaminated with Ascaris eggs. Enterobius, referred to as pinworm, causes enterobiasis and is commonly found in the intestine of children. The entire life cycle of the pinworm occurs within the human gastrointestinal tract. Key Terms
visceral: