Tapeworms

Porcine Tapeworm (Taenia Solium)

Definitions Taeniasis: porcine or bovine tapeworm infection. Cysticercosis: development of pork tapeworm larvae in the human body. Fin or cysticerci: larval form of tapeworms. Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and … Porcine Tapeworm (Taenia Solium)

Bovine Tapeworm (Taenia Saginata)

Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and weakness Headache Dizziness Incubation period: 4-10 weeks. After about 10 weeks, the larvae are infectious Causes Bovine tapeworm (Taenia saginata). Reservoir: cattle (intermediate host), … Bovine Tapeworm (Taenia Saginata)