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Can have tapeworms cause other secondary disease?
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Yes: Tapeworms can cause related illnesses such as nutritional deficiencies (e.g. Iron-deficiency anemia), allergic syndromes, and other illnesses. If you suspect a parasitic infection or have symptoms of unexplained weight loss or malnutrition, see your doctor for evaluation & treatment.
Answered 10/13/2011
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Tapeworms (T): Yes, causes malnutrition, nausea, digestive problems, allergies etc. Fish tapeworm causes megaloblastic anemia by reducing vitamin b-12. The cystic form of disease can affect brain causing convulsion.
Answered 9/14/2013
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