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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. parasitoses
  3. helminthiasis
  4. cestode infections
  5. taeniasis
  6. cysticercosis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. parasitoses
  3. helminthiasis
  4. cestode infections
  5. taeniasis
  6. cysticercosis

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cysticercosis

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Definition

  • Information Infection with cysticercus, the larval form of the various tapeworms of the genus Taenia (usually T. solium in man). In humans they penetrate the intestinal wall and invade subcutaneous tissue, brain, eye, muscle, heart, liver, lung, and peritoneum. Brain involvement results in neurocysticercosis.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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