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Content medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInCommon symptomsSpecialists to consultKnown causesHow is this diagnosed?An infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the eggs or larvae of tapeworm.Rare (Fewer than 200,000 cases per year in US)Treatable by a medical professionalOften requires lab test or imagingCan last several weeks or monthsTransmitted through contaminated food or waterSource: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn moreWas this helpful?See moreStart Health

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WEBMay 3, 2024 · Taeniasis in humans is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm species Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm), Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), and Taenia …

WEBJul 26, 2022 · Tapeworm Infection. Tapeworms infect animals and humans. They live in your intestines and feed off the nutrients you eat. Symptoms can include nausea, weakness, diarrhea and fatigue, or you …

WEBJan 7, 2024 · Directions. Praziquantel*. Adults and children: 5 – 10 mg/kg orally in a single-dose therapy. Take with liquids during a meal. Niclosamide**. Adults: 2 gm orally, once. …

WEBAug 30, 2022 · Tapeworm infection is a rare but serious condition that can affect humans and animals. It occurs when tapeworm eggs are ingested from contaminated food or …

WEBTapeworms (cestodes) are flat, parasitic worms. The four main intestinal cestode pathogens of humans are. Other cestode species also infect humans, causing diseases such as sparganosis, coenurosis, and …

WEBDwarf tapeworms are small, only up to 2 inches (40 millimeters) long. People become infected with dwarf tapeworms by consuming tapeworm eggs, rather than cysts, as occurs in pork and beef tapeworm …

WEBTapeworms are long, flat worms that look like a piece of tape or ribbon. There are many different kinds of tapeworms. Some kinds are over 15 feet (4.5 meters) long, and one is …

WEBSep 9, 2021 · Hunger or loss of appetite. Fatigue. Weight loss. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies. However, often tapeworms don't cause symptoms. The only sign of …

WEBFeb 21, 2024 · Praziquantel. Biltricide (praziquantel) is one medication used to treat tapeworm infection. It is an antiparasitic drug that belongs to a class of drugs known as antihelmintics. To treat an infection with a …

WEBAug 28, 2023 · Cestodes are flat, parasitic, hermaphroditic tapeworms with complex life cycles that infect animals, including humans. Three cestodes that cause human disease are Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), Taenia …

WEBNov 14, 2023 · Human infection with Diphyllobothrium latum occurs when undercooked freshwater fish infected with the plerocercoid larvae of D latum is consumed. Humans …

WEBJan 12, 2024 · A dwarf tapeworm infection is the most common tapeworm infection globally in humans. Insect-to-human transmission Fleas and some types of beetles may …

WEBDec 19, 2023 · Overview. Dipylidium caninum is a common tapeworm of dogs and cats in the United States and throughout the world. Dogs and cats get Dipylidium tapeworm by …

WEBMar 18, 2022 · Infections with tapeworms are a risk of eating undercooked or raw meat or fish. Most infections with tapeworms, also called taeniasis , come from eating …

WEBMost intestinal tapeworm (cestode) infections are asymptomatic, but nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea have been observed in people who are heavily infected. This …

WEBOther Tapeworm Infections (Including Hyatid Disease) Hydatid Disease. Related Articles. Torsion of the Hydatid Testis: A Review of Thirteen Cases. Extensive Hydatid Disease in …