Taenia solium (pork)

  • May be transmitted (fecal-oral) to others resulting in tissue infection with larval forms leading to cysticercosis (most commonly manifested as neurocysticercosis [central nervous system invasion→brain cysts, acquired epilepsy]). Consultation with Infectious Diseases recommended.

Symptoms

  • usually asymptomatic
Drug Dose Duration
Praziquantel 5-10mg/kg PO 1 dose