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What are the chances of getting a tapeworm?

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You probably won't ever get one. Less than 1,000 people in the U.S. get them a year. It's extremely rare to pick one up from your pet. And if you take the right steps to cook meat, you shouldn't get one from it, either. 22 авг. 2021 г.


How common are tapeworms in humans?

Tapeworms can also infect humans, although it's not a common infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there are less than 1,000 new tapeworm infections in humans in the United States each year. Tapeworms are flat worms that can live in the intestines.

How easy is it to get a tapeworm?

If you eat raw or undercooked meat from an infected animal, you ingest the larvae, which then develop into adult tapeworms in your intestines. Adult tapeworms can measure more than 80 feet (25 meters) long and can survive as long as 30 years in a host.

How likely are you to get a tapeworm from sushi?

Thankfully, it is incredibly rare to contract a parasitic infection from eating sushi or sashimi in Australia. There has been only one documented case of infection by a close relative of fish tapeworm (Pacific broad tapeworm), and one case of Anisakis infection.

Who is at risk of getting tapeworm?

People who live in close proximity to livestock or free-range animals and/or have poor sanitation have a greater risk of developing a tapeworm infection. Tapeworm infections are more common in developing areas of the world where sanitation is poor and people may eat undercooked meats.

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