Schistosoma japonicum - Looks like most flatworms but with a fishtail, it grows to 15mm in length. Males are shorter than females. This type of flatworm is found in the Southeast regions of Asia. This species causes schistosomiasis at this time there are no vaccines.
Paragonimus westermanii is a lung fluke found primarily in Asia. Prazipuantel is the drug typically perscribed with a 95% success rate. To asssist in the prevention fully cook all crustations and other seafood.
Taenia solium is a tapeworm found worldwide. T. solium is a white segmented tapeworm. It is found in undercooked pork. Prazupuantel is the drug used for treatment. The best way to avoid contracting the tapeworm in to avoid undercooked meat.Citations:
Photos:
http://drugline.org/img/term/schistosoma-japonicum-13250_0.jpg
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4S4p4gIZTmxdR5MdPIxAFSVHXOCQBuHy4df9xHTfq6owBY96F-AnEqeAAy75PRWEwgB2ENwvtGh8StMH0w_RaWvx0dT0h4XftOj3rEsrIZ7vz1Cq8xpf_JbHUgxTz-Ygr_MlhCuZeesU/s400/compAdultos+de+Paragonimus+westermani.jpg
http://www.chaffey.edu/mathandscience/TR/categories/photos/taenia.soleum.scolex.40x.jpg
Information:
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Schistosoma_japonicum/
http://atlas.or.kr/atlas/alphabet_view.php?my_codeName=Paragonimus%20westermani
http://www.chaffey.edu/mathandscience/TR/categories/photos/taenia.soleum.scolex.40x.jpg
