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Help, what type of parasite is a tapeworm?
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Taenia: Tapeworms that effect humans fall into 3 types: Taenai Saginata (Beef tapeworm), Taenia Asiatic (Asian tapeworm) & Taenia solium (Pork tapeworm). Tapeworms can cause intestinal or invasive infections.
Answered 7/14/2014
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