Life cycle of a tapeworm The eggs hatch in the animal's gut into embryos (called oncospheres). These embryos penetrate the wall of the intestine and are carried in the bloodstream to vital organs such as the liver, lungs or brain, where they can develop into watery 'blisters' called hydatid cysts.
Can tapeworms get into your bloodstream?
They hatch into larvae, then go through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream. From there they can travel to different organs in the body, such as muscles, eyes, or brain, where they form cysts.
Where do tapeworms stay in your body?
Some tapeworms attach themselves to the walls of the intestines, where they cause irritation or mild inflammation, while others may pass through to your stool and exit your body.
Do tapeworms feed on blood?
Some grab the gills, other the eyes, others the scales. They then use their mouths to feed on the mucus or blood of their hosts. It appears the monogeneans move from fish to fish, each species of parasite living on a single species of fish host.
Where do tapeworms live naturally?
Tapeworms are flat, segmented worms that live in the intestines of some animals. Animals can become infected with these parasites when grazing in pastures or drinking contaminated water. Eating undercooked meat from infected animals is the main cause of tapeworm infection in people.
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