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I thought tapeworm was very common until quite recently - and not considered all that harmful?
They're not exactly symbiotes:
Symptoms may vary depending on the type of tapeworm, and they may include the following:
- eggs, larvae, or segments from the tapeworm in stools
- abdominal pain
- vomiting
- nausea
- general weakness
- inflammation of the intestine
- diarrhea
- weight loss
- altered appetite
- sleeping difficulties this may be as a result of other symptoms.
- dizziness
- convulsions in severe cases.
- malnutrition
- vitamin B12 deficiency in very rare cases
The risk of complications depends on several factors, including the type of tapeworm and whether or not the patient receives treatment:
- Cysticercosis: If a human ingests pork tapeworm eggs there is a risk of larvae infection. The larvae can exit the intestine and infect tissues and organs elsewhere in the body, resulting in lesions or cysts.
- Neurocysticercosis: This is a dangerous complication of pork tapeworm infection. The brain and nervous system are affected. The patient may have headaches, vision problems, seizures, meningitis, and confusion. In very severe cases the infection can be fatal.
- Echinococcosis, or hydatid disease: The echinococcus tapeworm can cause an infection called echinococcosis. The larvae leave the gut and infect organs, most commonly the liver. The infection can result in large cysts, which place pressure on nearby blood vessels and affect circulation. In severe cases, surgery or liver transplantation is required.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170461.php