The disease, called taeniasis or cysticercosis, is caused by a tapeworm prevalent in regions where people live in close proximity to pigs. |
Transmitted from pigs to humans, the parasite can lead to the infection taeniasis, and if the infection reaches the brain, it may cause a disease called neurocysticercosis to develop. |
Coproantigen detection for immunodiagnosis of Echinococcosis and Taeniasis in dogs and humans. |
Taeniasis is caused by taeniae, more commonly known as tapeworms. |