How do humans get cysticercosis?
Human cysticercosis occurs when a person ingests T. solium eggs that are passed in the feces of a human tapeworm carrier. Tapeworm eggs are spread through food, water, or surfaces contaminated with feces. This can happen by drinking contaminated water or food, or by putting contaminated fingers to your mouth. Importantly, a human tapeworm carrier can infect him-or herself with tapeworm eggs, resulting in cysticercosis (autoinfection), and can contaminate others in the family. Eating pork cannot give you cysticercosis.
