sán chó
Definition
- Noun:
- Dog tapeworm: A parasitic flatworm (specifically, Taenia species) that infects dogs as its definitive host. The larval stage can, in rare cases, cause disease in humans.
- Coenurus: Refers specifically to the larval cyst stage of certain tapeworms (like Taenia multiceps) found in the tissues of intermediate hosts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sán chó là một loại ký sinh trùng nguy hiểm. (Dog tapeworm is a dangerous parasite.)
- Bác sĩ nghi ngờ triệu chứng là do ấu trùng sán chó. (The doctor suspected the symptoms were caused by dog tapeworm larvae.)
- Chó nhiễm sán chó có thể lây sang người qua tiếp xúc. (Dogs infected with dog tapeworm can transmit it to humans through contact.)
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: In parasitology, "sán chó" is often discussed in relation to zoonotic diseases, where the parasite is transmitted from animals to humans, potentially causing conditions like coenurosis or echinococcosis, depending on the specific species.
- Chẩn đoán nhiễm sán chó cần xét nghiệm đặc hiệu. (Diagnosing dog tapeworm infection requires specific testing.)
Variants and Related Words
Sán dây (n): Tapeworm. A broader term for cestode parasites.
- Sán chó là một dạng sán dây. (Dog tapeworm is a type of tapeworm.)
Ấu trùng sán chó (n): Dog tapeworm larva or coenurus.
- Ấu trùng sán chó có thể hình thành nang trong não. (Dog tapeworm larvae can form cysts in the brain.)
Synonyms
- Coenurus: The larval cyst stage.
- Canine tapeworm: A direct descriptive synonym.
- Taenia (species): The genus name for many tapeworms.
Related Health Notes
- Zoonotic risk: Emphasizes that "sán chó" represents a public health concern due to potential transmission from pets to humans, often through accidental ingestion of eggs from contaminated environments.
- Rửa tay sau khi vuốt ve chó là cách phòng ngừa sán chó quan trọng. (Washing hands after petting dogs is an important prevention method for dog tapeworm.)