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How common is cysticercosis as a complication of tapeworms?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 19 years experience
Not common: Though parasitic infections can occur concurrently, this combination is not common.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 53 years experience
Undercooked pork: Not uncommon in mexico and central america, from the pork tapeworm, taenia solium.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 17, 2019
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