What Are the Symptoms of Tapeworms in Humans?
Tapeworm infection, also call taeniasis, is a common parasitic infection found worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this type of infection is caused by eating undercooked, contaminated meat, or by inadvertently ingesting tapeworm eggs. Usually, this comes from spending time around livestock or not washing hands frequently enough. The Mayo Clinic website reports most tapeworm infections occur in the intestines and cause mild intestinal symptoms. However, invasive infections, or infections in other areas of the body, can produce more serious symptoms.
