Tapeworm infection is caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with tapeworm eggs or larvae. If you ingest certain tapeworm eggs, they can migrate outside your intestines and form larval cysts in body tissues and organs (invasive infection). 16 мар. 2021 г.
What do tapeworms do inside humans?
In rare cases, tapeworms can lead to serious complications, including blocking the intestine, or smaller ducts in the intestine (like the bile duct or pancreatic duct). If pork tapeworm larvae move out of the intestine, they can migrate to other parts of the body and cause damage to the liver, eyes, heart, and brain.
How long can a tapeworm grow to be inside a human?
Adult tapeworms can grow to be 30 feet -- almost as long as the average school bus. Fortunately, infections caused by them are rare in the U.S.
Can you feel a tapeworm inside you?
Most people who have a tapeworm experience no symptoms and are unaware of hosting one. If signs and symptoms are present, they usually include tiredness, abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea.
How do you get rid of tapeworms in humans?
Some people with tapeworm infections never need treatment, for the tapeworm exits the body on its own.1Praziquantel (Biltricide)2Albendazole (Albenza)3Nitazoxanide (Alinia)Tapeworm infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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