COENURIASIS Meaning and
Definition
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Coenuriasis is a medical condition caused by the presence of the larval form of a tapeworm from the genus Coenurus in the central nervous system of mammals, primarily sheep and other ruminants. This parasitic infection is characterized by the formation of cysts in the brain and spinal cord, leading to neurological symptoms and potential damage.
The disease occurs when animals ingest the eggs of the tapeworm, which are shed in the feces of infected canines, usually dogs. The eggs then hatch in the intermediate host, such as sheep, and the resulting larvae migrate throughout the body, eventually reaching the central nervous system. Once in the brain or spinal cord, the larvae develop into fluid-filled cysts, causing inflammation, pressure, and damage to surrounding tissues. This can result in a range of clinical signs, including neurological dysfunction, seizures, ataxia, paralysis, and even death.
Coenuriasis is diagnosed through necropsy and histopathological examination of the affected animal. Treatment involves the surgical removal of the cysts, if feasible, along with appropriate anthelmintic administration. However, since the cysts are often difficult to access or completely remove, the prognosis for affected animals is generally poor.
Prevention of coenuriasis involves practicing good hygiene and sanitation to prevent contamination of pastures with infected canine feces, as well as ensuring regular deworming of dogs to minimize shedding of tapeworm eggs. Vaccination strategies are currently being researched as a potential preventive measure.
Common Misspellings for COENURIASIS
- xoenuriasis
- voenuriasis
- foenuriasis
- doenuriasis
- cienuriasis
- ckenuriasis
- clenuriasis
- cpenuriasis
- c0enuriasis
- c9enuriasis
- cownuriasis
- cosnuriasis
- codnuriasis
- cornuriasis
- co4nuriasis
- co3nuriasis
- coeburiasis
- coemuriasis
- coejuriasis
- coehuriasis
Etymology of COENURIASIS
The word "coenuriasis" is derived from two Greek root terms: "koinos" meaning "common" or "shared", and "oura" meaning "tail". These roots reflect the characteristic of the condition, which is caused by the parasitic larval form of the tapeworm Taenia serialis. The larvae form cysts within the central nervous system, specifically in the brain or spinal cord, resulting in a condition known as coenurosis. The term "coenuriasis" is specifically used to refer to the infestation caused by these larvae in humans and animals.
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