What Is Neurocysticercosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. What Diseases Are Caused by Tapeworms?
Neurocysticercosis is only one disease caused by T. solium. This tapeworm can also cause taeniasis. Taeniasis, unlike neurocysticercosis, has mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. These may include weight loss or abdominal pain. While mild, these symptoms will continue while the adult tapeworm lives on.
Despite the mild symptoms of taeniasis, it can cause complications that lead to cysticercosis or neurocysticercosis. These diseases come with serious symptoms and long-term health concerns. It’s essential to prevent the spread of complications caused by T. solium and to understand the signs of an infection before it is too late.
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