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Pork bladder worm (Cysticercus cellulosae) - Human tapeworm (Taenia solium)
(509) Cysticercus is the name of the larva or cyst which forms part of the life cycle of the tapeworm Taenia solium found in the human. Pigs are the natural intermediate host.The life cycle
Segments of the tapeworm in people are passed out in the faeces. They contain eggs which are eaten by the pig. The cysticercus which measures 18mm in diameter, develops in the skeletal or cardiac muscles of the pig and the cycle is completed by the human eating inadequately cooked infected pork.
Clinical signs
These are minimal but infected carcasses are condemned at meat inspection.
Diagnosis
Cysticerci are identified at meat inspection.
Treatment
Management control and prevention
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