Q.105
Which of the following statements are true for Taenia solium?
(A). Humans are the definitive hosts of Taenia solium.
(B). Humans may act as intermediate hosts of Taenia solium
(C). Pigs are the definitive hosts of Taenia solium
(D). Pigs are the intermediate hosts of Taenia solium:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
EXPLANATION
Chlamydial, Rickettsial & Primate Zoonoses (Chlamydia psittaci Psittacosis, Herpes B Virus, Monkeypox)
- Life Cycle of Taenia solium (Pork Tapeworm):
- Definitive Host: Humans are the sole obligate definitive host, harboring the adult tapeworm in the small intestine following ingestion of undercooked measly pork containing Cysticercus cellulosae [Statement A is TRUE].
- Accidental Intermediate Host: Humans can also act as intermediate hosts if they ingest embryonated T. solium eggs via fecal-oral contamination or autoinfection, leading to cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis (NCC) [Statement B is TRUE].
- Intermediate Host: Domestic and wild pigs act as the natural intermediate host by ingesting eggs from human faeces, developing cysticerci in muscular tissues [Statement D is TRUE; Statement C is FALSE].
Correct option: (2) (A), (B) and (0) only,
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