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What is cysticercosis and is surgery necessary or there is any treatment in alternate medicines?

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Dr. Joseph Sucher answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Tape Worm: Cysticercosis refers to tissue infection after exposure to eggs of taenia solium, the pork tapeworm. It is spread via the fecal-oral route through contaminated food and water, and is primarily a food borne disease. The treatment depends on various factors, including the individual's symptoms, the location and number of cysticerci, and the stage of cyst development. Surgery may be necessary.

Answered 1/14/2016

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