Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I am a father of a 3-year-old child. Then, I noticed that young children are very prone to getting sick. Recently, I have two diseases I would like to consult the doctor about. Hello, what are the characteristics of childhood Spirometra mansoni disease and Spirometra erinacei disease, respectively?Doctor's answer:
Manchinense tapeworm adult, primarily feeds on cats, occasionally feeds on humans. After human infection, it can lead to the presence of larvae in the eyes, subcutaneous tissues of limbs, oral and maxillofacial regions, and internal organs. Clinically, symptoms may include upper abdominal discomfort, mild nausea, and dry cough, etc., caused by mechanical or chemical stimulation of the worm. Swelling and redness of the eyelids, conjunctival congestion, tearing, etc. The intermediate stage larvae of the Manchinense tapeworm can feed on humans, causing Manchinense larval disease. Therefore, they are quite similar.