1. Where does the maturation of adult worm occur?

● Upon reaching the small intestine, they develop into adult worms.

2. Why are humans a definitive host and not an intermediate host?

● Humans are considered definitive host because the parasite reaches maturity and often
reproduces (if possible) in the human body. On the other hand, an intermediate host is
usually the vector that transmits infectious agents to us humans. That is why it is unlikely
for humans to become intermediate host.

3. Cysticercus of taiwan taenia resemble what specie

● T. solium tapeworms are similar to those of T. saginata (beef tapeworm) infection.

-as well as the adult Scolex of Taiwan taeniaresemble what species?

● adult tapeworm proglottids of T. asiatica are morphologically similar to those of T.
saginata, the scolex contains a rostellum (like T. solium) but no hooks (like T. saginata).

4. Identify the picture (nana, diminuta). If none explain why?

● None, because it is only an appearance of Artifact resembling a H. nana egg. However,
no hooks and no polar filaments are visible in the artifact.

Centers for Disease Control (2019). Ascariasis.

https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/ascariasis/index.html#:~:text=Upon%20reaching%20the%20small%2
0intestine%2C%20they%20develop%20into%20adult%20worms.

Marie, C. & Petri, W.A (2022). Taenia Solium (Pork Tapeworm) Infection and Cysticercosis
https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/cestodes-tapeworms/taenia-soliu
m-pork-tapeworm-infection-and-cysticercosis
Cestodes

James D. Cherry MD, MSc, in Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases,
2019
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/taenia-asiatica