Fox Tapeworm: Treatment and Prevention

Infection is detected by X-ray, ultrasound examination or computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. However,an accurate diagnosis is obtained only if specific antibodies are detected in the blood. The cyst must be surgically removed. This only becomes dangerous if the cyst wall bursts, in which case the parasites may “seed”. Chemotherapy can be given with … Fox Tapeworm: Treatment and Prevention

Worm Disease: it Can Affect Anyone

Summertime is berry time – everyone looks forward to fresh strawberries and currants. But dangers invisible to the naked eye in the form of eggs of the fox tapeworm can cloud the enjoyment of fresh fruit. And dog and cat owners should be especially careful when it comes to worm diseases. Worms as parasites Helminths, … Worm Disease: it Can Affect Anyone

Worm Diseases: Dog and Fox Tapeworm

The fox tapeworm is a parasite that not only affects the fox. It often affects hunting domestic cats, and less commonly dogs and humans. The development cycle of the fox tapeworm mainly takes place in a cycle among wild animals. The fox as the final host carries the sexually mature worm and excretes tapeworm eggs. … Worm Diseases: Dog and Fox Tapeworm