Cyclophyllidea

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Cyclophyllidea is a taxonomic order of parasitic tapeworms. This order includes a number of families, such as Taeniidae, Hymenolepididae, and Dipylidiidae, which are significant in human and veterinary medicine.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Cyclophyllidea tapeworms are characterized by their four suckers on the scolex, and a rostellum which may or may not have hooks. The life cycle of these tapeworms typically involves an intermediate host. The eggs are ingested by the intermediate host, in which they develop into a larval stage. The definitive host is then infected by consuming the intermediate host.

Families[edit | edit source]

Taeniidae[edit | edit source]

The Taeniidae family includes the genera Taenia and Echinococcus, which are significant in human medicine. Taenia species cause taeniasis and cysticercosis, while Echinococcus species cause echinococcosis.

Hymenolepididae[edit | edit source]

The Hymenolepididae family includes the genus Hymenolepis, which is significant in human medicine. Hymenolepis species cause hymenolepiasis.

Dipylidiidae[edit | edit source]

The Dipylidiidae family includes the genus Dipylidium, which is significant in veterinary medicine. Dipylidium species cause dipylidiasis in dogs and cats.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for infections caused by Cyclophyllidea tapeworms typically involves anthelmintic drugs, such as praziquantel and albendazole.

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