What is Tapeworm
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Tapeworms enter the human body with contaminated food or water and remain in the intestines.
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Tapeworm Definition
Tapeworms are large, flat parasitic worms that live in the intestinal tracts of some animals. They are passed to humans who consume foods or water contaminated with tapeworm eggs or larvae.
Six types of tapeworms are known to infect humans, usually identified by their source of infestation: beef, pork, dog, rodent, fish, and dwarf (named because it is small).
There are often no symptoms as tapeworms grow in humans. Untreated cases can be life-threatening or lead to permanent tissue damage, but tapeworm infections confined to the intestines can easily be treated with medication.
Tapeworms enter the human body with contaminated food or water and remain in the intestines.
© 2009 Nucleus Medical Media, Inc.
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