Tapeworm Causes
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Causes of Tapeworm
Tapeworm infection in people usually results from eating undercooked foods from infected animals. Pigs or cattle, for example, become infected when grazing in pastures or drinking contaminated water.
The parasites mature in the animal's intestines to pea-shaped larvae, and are transmitted to people who eat pork or beef. In addition, tapeworms can also be passed from hand-to-mouth contact, if you touch a contaminated surface and then touch your mouth.
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