Parasite life cycles - Echinococcus

8 important questions on Parasite life cycles - Echinococcus

What type of parasite is Echinococcus?

Helminth

What is the definitive host of echinococcus granulosis?

dog

What is the definitive host of echinococcus multilocularis?

Fox
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What is the intermediate host of echinococcus multilocularis?

Rodent, human

What is the infective stage of echinococcus?

Embryonated egg

What is the diagnostic stage of echinococcus?

Hydatic cysts

Which stage of echinococcus causes pathology?

Hydatic cysts

What happens during secondary echonococcosis?

The protoscolices are released from the cysts and create secondary cysts in other parts.

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