teniasis (Meaning)
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teniasis ()
Ill health due to taenia, or tapeworms.
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teniasis Sentence Examples
- Teniasis, a parasitic infection caused by tapeworms, affects an estimated ten million people worldwide.
- In severe cases of teniasis, the tapeworm can cause digestive problems, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
- Diagnosis of teniasis involves examining stool samples for the presence of tapeworm eggs or segments.
- Treatment for teniasis typically involves taking oral medications to expel the tapeworm.
- Teniasis can be prevented by practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly and avoiding contaminated food and water.
- Tapeworms responsible for teniasis can range in length from a few centimeters to several meters.
- Teniasis is most prevalent in areas with poor sanitation and inadequate access to clean water.
- In some cultures, teniasis is considered a traditional remedy for certain ailments, although its effectiveness and safety are questionable.
- Teniasis can manifest with symptoms such as intestinal discomfort, diarrhea, and malnutrition.
- Researchers are working to develop new diagnostic tools and treatments to combat teniasis and its global impact.
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Ill health due to taenia, or tapeworms.
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Teniasis, a parasitic infection caused by tapeworms, affects an estimated ten million people worldwide.
In severe cases of teniasis, the tapeworm can cause digestive problems, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
Diagnosis of teniasis involves examining stool samples for the presence of tapeworm eggs or segments.
Treatment for teniasis typically involves taking oral medications to expel the tapeworm.
