Diferencias entre Cysticercus cellulosae y C. racemosus

Abstract

Descriptions and illustrations of Cysticercus cellulosae and C. racemosus are presented, from material obtained in 97 autopsies. Differential macroscopic and microscopic characters are pointed out, as well as differences in live and involution parasites. Value of study under stereoscopic microscope is emphasized. Four abnormal C. cellulosae are described.

Serologic and anatomo-pathologic differences found between both types of cysticercosis are noted, and the possibility is discussed that these parasites may be larval forms of different species of Taenia, which is important in epi­demiology. The clinical importance of identifying the type of cysticercus found in man is pointed out.