Overview
Moniezia expansa infection, also known as ovine or bovine cestodiasis, is caused by a tapeworm affecting ruminants, particularly sheep and cattle. Humans can be accidental hosts, though rare, often through ingestion of contaminated food or water. [Not directly covered in provided abstracts]Diagnosis
Clinical symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and eosinophilia.
Diagnostic confirmation typically involves identifying eggs in feces or through imaging suggestive of cysticercosis, though specific imaging findings are not detailed in provided abstracts.
Serological tests may aid in diagnosis but are not extensively covered in the given sources. [Not directly covered in provided abstracts]Management
No specific treatment regimen is detailed in the provided abstracts for Moniezia expansa infection in humans.
In veterinary contexts, praziquantel is commonly used for treatment, but human dosing and application are not specified here. [Not directly covered in provided abstracts]Special Populations
Pediatrics: No specific information provided regarding pediatric cases in the abstracts.
Pregnancy: Not addressed in the provided abstracts.
Elderly: No specific considerations mentioned for elderly patients.
Comorbidities: No information on comorbidities in relation to Moniezia expansa infection is provided.Key Recommendations
Diagnosis primarily relies on identifying parasite eggs in stool samples (Evidence: Expert opinion [Not directly covered in provided abstracts]).
No specific treatment protocols are outlined for human cases in the given sources (Evidence: Expert opinion [Not directly covered in provided abstracts]).
Monitor for eosinophilia as a potential indicator of parasitic infection (Evidence: Weak [Not directly covered in provided abstracts]).References
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2 van Geest AJ, Veraart JC, de Haan M, Neumann HA. Bockenheimer's syndrome. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 1999. link