Taeniasis


 
 
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aeniasis

Taeniasis is an infection caused by the tapeworm, a  type of parasite. Parasites are small organisms that attach themselves to other living things in order to survive. The living things the parasites attach to are called hosts.

These parasites can be found in contaminated food and water. These disease causing microbes can enter the body through contaminated food or drinks.

Taeniasis is an intestinal tapeworm infection caused by eating contaminated beef or pork. Disease causing Taeniasis species are Taenia saginata(beef tapeworm), Taenic solium(Pork tapeworm).

Most people who have taeniasis don't have any symptoms. If signs and symptoms are present, they may include :-

  • Pain
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Blockage of the intestine
  •  Digestive problems
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