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Taeniasis (tapeworm infection) is caused by Taenia solium (pork tapeworms). They are found worldwide and symptoms are usually mild which results in people being unaware of the infection.

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Taenisasis is the infection of a human with the adult form of the tapeworm. Cysticercosis is the infection of a human with the larval stage of the pork tapeworm.

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The most common and visible sign of taeniasis is the active passing of tapeworm segments (proglottids) in the feces. The doctor may want a sample brought in to be analyzed in the lab.

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Legend tells of Victorian women who would often swallow capsules with tapeworm larvae inside to lose weight.

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Praziquantel is the drug of choice and Niclosamide is an alternative drug. The health care provider should be consulted for proper diagnosis and care.

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Tapeworm infections are more prevalent in under developed countries with poor sanitation. These people may eat raw or under-cooked pork.

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Sometimes larvae migrate out of the intestines and form cysts in other areas of the body. This can cause organ and tissue damage. Sometimes seizures and muscle or eye damage can occur.

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Make sure all pork is cooked thoroughly. Wash hands with soap and water before handling food, eating, and after using the toilet.

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Tapeworm heads have suckers and often hooks. These are used to attach themselves to their hosts. They do not have mouths or digestive tracts.

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People and pigs can develop cysticercosis from swallowing the feces of a human infected with tapeworm eggs.

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Symptoms of taeniasis can include digestive problems including abdominal pain, weight loss, upset stomach, and loss of appetite.

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Taeniasis is caused by eating raw or undercooked pork that is contaminated with larval cysts.

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In 2014, scientists discovered tapeworm eggs in 270 million year old fossilized shark poop.