Pork tapeworm

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Pork tapeworm

Pork tapeworms (T. solium) are parasitic flatworms living in the digestive system of humans. Pigs act as intermediate hosts when they consume fodder or water contaminated with human feces. Eating undercooked pork can cause infection.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 300
Department: Emergency

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Nausea 80
Abdominal pain 80
Fatigue 80
Weight loss 80
Vitamin deficiency 70
Hunger 80
Weakness 70
Pork tapeworm detected 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Abdominal palpation
  • Physical examination
  • Blood draw
  • Stool collecting
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: