15.12: Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System Last updated Jan 3, 2021 Save as PDF 15.11A: Diagnosing Microbial Diseases 15.12A: Tapeworms Page ID12319 ( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) Topic hierarchy15.12A: TapewormsTapeworms are helminths capable of targeting the digestive system, but require various hosts for successful growth and transmission.15.12B: Hydatid DiseaseHydatid disease, also referred to as cystic echinococcosis, is characterized by the slow growth of large cysts within various organs.15.12C: NematodesNematodes, or roundworms, are capable of exhibiting parasitic behavior.