Taeniasis due to Taenia solium

Definition

A disease of the intestines, caused by an infection with the adult parasitic worm Taenia solium. This disease is characterised by abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhoea, constipation, or may be asymptomatic. Transmission is by ingestion of larval cysts in undercooked pork. Confirmation is by identification of Taenia solium eggs or proglottidis in faecal samples (samples from multiple days).

Inclusions

• Taenia solium taeniasis

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