Cysticercosis (T Solium - Pork Tapeworm)

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  • Cysticercosis (T Solium - pork tapeworm)

Etiology

  • Tapeworm
  • Ingest eggs via infected beef that's undercooked
  • Eggs cross intestines, migrate to host muscles and brain

Risk Factors

  • Mexico, Africa, Southeast Asia

Symptoms

  • No f, otherwise unexplained muscles aches, ha, seizures