What You Should Know About Tapeworms
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on March 15, 2024
Written by Rachel Reiff Ellis
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Gut Parasite
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Meat Is to Blame
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Larvae vs. Eggs
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Long Body, Long Lifespan
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Symptoms
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Complications
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Pinpointing the Problem
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Check When You Go
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Treating a Tapeworm Infection
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Other Treatments
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Prevent the Problem
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Don’t Worry, They’re Rare
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SOURCES:
Merck Manual: “Tapeworm Infection.”
CDC: “Cysticercosis,” “Parasites -- Taeniasis,” “Taeniasis FAQs.”
Mayo Clinic: “Tapeworm Infection.”
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