VPA 211: General Veterinary Parasitology and Helminthology (3+1)

TREATMENT AND CONTROL

Treatment for tapeworm infection in Dogs

• Similar to Dipylidium caninum .

Treatment for Hydatid Cyst in Humans

• Surgical removal.
• Aspiration of cyst fluid, Marsupilization and Sterilization of cyst.
• Inject 2.5 to 10% formalin which will destroy the germinal membrane and protoscolices. However, this procedure is dangerous, because spillage of hydatid fluid may cause anaphylatic shock and dissemination of protoscolices to various parts.
• Albendazole – 10 mg/kg bwt. Two divided dose.
• Mebendazole – 400 to 600 mg/kg b. wt. thrice for 21 to 30 days.

Control of tapeworm infection in dogs

• Control of lice and fleas using deltamethrin 1% [Butox] or by using flea collar.
• Hygienic maintenance of kennel.
• Avoid providing raw meat or offals to dogs.
• Periodical deworming.

Control of hydatid cyst in man

• Personal hygiene.
• Public education.