Q: Can tapeworm infection be cured?
A: Yes they can be cured completely if proper treatment is taken by the patient.
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Q: How would you know if you have a tapeworm inside your body?
A: Cysts/ larvae/proglottids containing eggs are passed along with the feces of the patient. This is the first and the foremost diagnosis that can tell a patient that he is suffering from tapeworm infection.
Q: Can you pass tapeworms to others?
A: Yes. when there is poor sanitation and if the human waste is not properly disposed it results in the spread of tapeworm infection from one person to another.
Q: Are tapeworm infections fatal?
A: No. They are not fatal but in case of Cysticercosis, when the cysticerci are lodged in the brain and diagnosis has not been made for a long time, then it can result in death if untreated.
Q: Whom do I consult in case of suspected tapeworm infection?
A: You can approach your family doctor or a general physician who will give you the necessary medications.
