​Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Taeniasis (Beef Tapeworm )

​Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - Taeniasis (Beef Tapeworm ) 
Beef tapeworm infection, or taeniasis
Beef tapeworms, or Cestodes, are known by the name Taenia saginata.
 One or more hermaphrodite proglottids can be found in Strobila.
Cattle are the intermediate host; humans are the final host. When undercooked beef is consumed, infections spread to humans. T saginata does not cause cysticercosis.
Adult tapeworm infections are asymptomatic or present with minor gastrointestinal symptoms.

The scolex is how adult tapeworms stay connected to the intestine, and they can reach lengths of up to 10 meters.
It is diagnostic to see proglottids with 15–30 uterine branches or eggs in the perianal area or feces.
 Praziquantel is frequently used as a medication. To prevent infection in animals, prevent undercooked beef and dispose of human waste properly.

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