How Do You Spell HYDATID TAPEWORM?

1. A hydatid tapeworm is a parasitic flatworm belonging to the species Echinococcus granulosus. It is commonly referred to as a hydatid worm or hydatid cestode. This tapeworm infects the small intestine of canids, such as dogs or wolves, as definitive hosts, and infects herbivores or humans as intermediate hosts.

   The life cycle of the hydatid tapeworm begins with the adult worm residing in the small intestine of the definitive host. The host excretes worm eggs through its feces, which then contaminate the environment. If ingested by an intermediate host, such as a sheep or a human, the eggs hatch and release larvae in the small intestine. These larvae then penetrate the intestinal wall, spreading throughout the body, primarily in the liver and lungs. Inside these organs, small fluid-filled cysts form, known as hydatid cysts. These cysts can grow gradually and host multiple tapeworm heads.

   Hydatid tapeworm infections in humans can lead to a debilitating health condition called hydatid disease or echinococcosis. Symptoms may vary depending on the affected organs. Common symptoms may include abdominal pain, coughing, chest pain, and jaundice. Left untreated, hydatid disease can result in severe complications, threatening the affected individual's life.

   Preventing hydatid tapeworm infection involves practicing good hygiene, such as thorough handwashing, avoiding contact with infected animals, and consuming properly cooked meat from safe sources. Proper disposal of dog feces is also crucial in preventing environmental contamination. Treatment of hydatid disease usually involves surgical removal of the cysts followed by medication to kill any remaining larvae.

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   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for HYDATID TAPEWORM

The term "hydatid tapeworm" is derived from the combination of two words: "hydatid" and "tapeworm".

1. "Hydatid" originates from the Greek word "hýda" (ὕδη) meaning "watery vesicles" or "cyst". It refers to the characteristic fluid-filled cysts that are formed by the larvae of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus in various organs of the intermediate host (usually livestock or humans). These cysts give the appearance of watery vesicles and are a defining feature of hydatidosis.

2. "Tapeworm" is a common term used for the parasitic flatworms known as Cestoda. Tapeworms are elongated and segmented parasites that live in the intestinal tract of vertebrates, including humans.