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== Background ==

* Intestinal infection with [[Taenia saginata]] (beef tapeworm), [[Taenia solium]] (pork tapeworm), or [[Taenia asiatica]] (Asian [pork] tapeworm)
* Acquired by ingestion of raw or undercooked beef or pork

== Clinical Manifestations ==

* Often asymptomatic or mild GI symptoms
** Mild epigastric discomfort, nausea, flatulence, diarrhea, or hunger pains
* [[Taenia saginata]] is larger and therefore more often symptomatic
* May be visible when proglottids are passed
* Proglottids may also block the appendix or the biliary or pancreatic ducts

== Diagnosis ==

* Stool for ova and parasites (by microscopy)

== Management ==

* [[Praziquantel]] 5 to 10 mg/kg p.o. once (for adults or children)
** Avoid in cases of [[cysticercosis]] due to risk of [[seizure]]
* [[Niclosamide]] 2 g p.o. once (for adults) or 50 mg/kg p.o. once (for children)
* [[Albendazole]] 400 mg p.o. daily for 3 days
* Check stools at 1 and 3 months after treatment to confirm clearance

[[Category:Gastrointestinal infections]]
[[Category:Cestodes]]

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