Lifecycle

LIFE CYCLE

  • Eggs are ingested by I/H which hatch in the small intestine of the intermediate host. The oncosphere penetrates the intestine wall and reach the brain and spinal cord via circulation.
  • Developing larval stages migrate in the brain and spinal cord leaving a tortuous yellowish grey to reddish streaks.
  • Larval stage matures in 8 months. Coenurus is large, fluid containing bladder in which number of invaginated protoscolices are attached to the wall.
  • Final host acquires infection by ingestion of infected meat.
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