EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Parasites-Dipylidium Infection (also known as Dog and Cat Flea Tapeworm) Dipylidium is tapeworm of cats and dogs. People become infected when they accidentally swallow a flea infected with tapeworm larvae; most reported cases involve children. Dipylidium infection is easily treated in humans and animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -A tapeworm is a parasite that can live and feed in human intestines. This is called a tapeworm infection. A young and inactive form of the tapeworm is called a larval cyst.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parasites-Taeniasis Taeniasis in humans is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm species Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm), Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), and Taenia asiatica (Asian tapeworm). Humans can become infected with these tapeworms by eating raw or undercooked beef (T.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dogs get tapeworms when they ingest fleas that are infected with the tapeworm larvae. This can happen during grooming if they lick their fur and accidentally eat an infected flea.