Vampirolepis nana (small rat tapeworm)

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Scolex and ova:
http://www.k-state.edu/parasitology/625tutorials/Vampirolepis.html

Phylogeny:
Class Cestoda, Order Cyclophyllidea

Preferred definitive host:
Rats and mice

Reservoir hosts:
Humans, particularly children.

Vector/intermediate host:
OPTIONAL - Grain beetles, such as Tribolium or Tenebrio

Geographical location:
Cosmopolitan

Organs affected:
Small intestine

Symptoms and clinical signs:
Usually none

Treatment:
Niclosamide or paromomycin