What is the difference between taeniasis and cysticercosis?
Taeniasis | Cysticercosis |
Taeniasis is an intestinal infection with the adult tapeworm, either Taenia saginata (from cattle) or Taenia solium(from pigs). |
T solium infection can lead to cysticercosis. Cysticercosis is a tissue infection with the larval stage (or cysticercus) of the pork tapeworm. |
Treatment with oral praziquantel or niclosamide is highly effective for eradicating infection with the adult tapeworm. | Treatment with albendazole and corticosteroids has proven to be beneficial. Some patients may require surgical excision.. |
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