What is Taeniasis?
Taeniasis is a type of infectious disease caused by parasites, especially intestinal worms of the genus Taenia. The two most widespread parasite species are pig lice (Taenia solium) and cattle lice (Taenia saginata). The parasites are found in contaminated food and water.
Causes
Taeniasis is an intestinal disease caused by a tapeworm. They are bacteria that live in the small intestine of the human body. They lay eggs, hatch and multiply, eventually losing the pool. The incubation period for growth varies from 8 to 15 weeks.
People reduce it by eating well-cooked pork and beef. Contaminated food may contain tapeworm larvae or eggs that may develop in the intestines while eating. Poor hygiene is also a factor in the spread of the disease.
According to estimates, more than 50 million to 60 million people worldwide are infected with the infectious disease, which is most common in rural areas, developing countries and places where there are many pigs, because they carry the disease in immunocompromised people with weakened systems. and other diseases including AIDS and diabetes and are more likely to get sick.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of taeniasis involves a complete physical examination, a complete blood count, a stool test, and a stool test for the presence of ticks or bits.
Treatment
Treatment of the infection may involve prolonged use of prescription drugs to destroy infected worms and their eggs such as niclosamide and praziquantel.
Risk Factors
- The disease is more common in areas where pork and beef production is high and sanitation facilities are poor.
- People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible.
- Parts of Eastern Europe and Russia, South Korea, Indonesia, China, East Africa and Latin America.
- People who travel to areas where taeniasis is endemic are at greater risk of contracting the disease.
