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Cysticercosis (a form of Taenia infection)On this page
Cysticercosis (also known as Taenia infection), is an infection by either the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, or the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata. The infection can involve adult worms living in the human intestine; or, in the case of Taenia solium, tapeworm larvae (cysticerci, or cysts) living in human tissues. In the latter case, the infection is called "cysticercosis." When cysticerci are found in the brain, the condition is called "neurocysticercosis."
More info/links The CDC fact sheet answers some common questions about Taenia infection and Cysticercosis.
Disease reporting Health care providers and clinical laboratories are required to report cases and suspect cases of Taenia infection (any species) to local health departments within one week of identification. Go to our disease reporting page for information on how to report and for telephone numbers of local health departments.For county health departments: For reportable diseases lacking Oregon-specific investigative guidelines or case report forms, please contact the epidemiologist on call for assistance. Return to top |
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