What are Tapeworms Infections?

Tapeworms Infections
Beginning of patent period during the invasion of Anoplocephala perfoliata (horse number 25). Immature tapeworms (arrows) and tapeworms with gravid segments (arrowheads). Comparison of the sensitivity of coprological methods in detecting Anoplocephala perfoliata invasions: Tomczuk K, Kostro K, Szczepaniak KO, Grzybek M, Studzińska M, Demkowska-Kutrzepa M, Roczeń-Karczmarz M - Parasitology research (2014). Not altered. CC.

Tapeworm infections are caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with tapeworm eggs or larvae.

Tapeworms Infections include:

  • Cysticercosis
  • Hydatid Disease