Beef Tapeworm Infection

Digestive Health

Diseases & Conditions

Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreJun 15, 2021

The topic Beef Tapeworm Infection you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Taenia Saginata Infection.

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Taenia Saginata Infection is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm species Taenia Saginata, also known as the beef tapeworm. The infection is generally acquired by consuming or eating undercooked and contaminated beef
This condition may result in nausea, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, in some individuals; while, in many, no symptoms of infection may be noted. Complications of Taenia Saginata Infection include seizures and eye damage
The infection may be diagnosed through a stool examination. Following a diagnosis, Taenia Saginata Infection may be treated using medications that include Niclosamide or Praziquantel
The prognosis of Taenia Saginata Infection is generally good with appropriate treatment in many individuals. The condition may be prevented by cooking beef carefully and thoroughly

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Lester Fahrner, MD

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