“A person can become infected by consuming water or food that is contaminated with tapeworm eggs or larvae, particularly raw or undercooked fish or meat,” Dr. Stork, who did not treat ...

This particular tapeworm was Taenia solium, which is a parasite that is present in pigs. It can spread to humans through contaminated food and water. “Taenia solium is not common in the United ...

solium tapeworm are roughly 50,000 eggs, many of which pass in infected people's feces. The tiny ova can then contaminate water and food, especially fresh produce. Once ingested, they finally ...