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   What is the treatment for a tapeworm infection?

   • Treatment for a tapeworm infection will include medications that target the worm. Medications may differ based on the type of tapeworm involved, such as the beef tapeworm ( Taenia saginata) , pork tapeworm ( Taenia solium) , fish tapeworm ( Diphyllobothrium latum ), Asian tapeworm ( Taenia asiatica ), and dwarf tapeworm ( Hymenolepis nana ).

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   How do you treat a pork tapeworm infection?

   • For an infection with the pork tapeworm, if a more serious condition called cysticercosis has occurred, medications may be given to treat symptoms and in some cases surgery may be needed. Biltricide (praziquantel) is one medication used to treat tapeworm infection.

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   Can tapeworms be treated at home?

   • There’s a lack of research to support the use of home treatments for tapeworms, but oral antiparastici medications are effective. Some people think tapeworms only affect animals. But while these infections can occur in cows and pigs, it isn’t an animal-specific condition. Tapeworms can also infect humans, although it’s not a common infection.

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   How do you treat rat tapeworm?

   • Light infection is associated with vague abdominal pain but enteritis can occur with heavier infections. Presence of eggs in faeces. Niclosamide or a single dose of praziquantel are the drugs of choice. Good hygiene can effectively prevent spread. Hymenolepis diminuta is the rat tapeworm.

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   • Treatment for tapeworms in humans
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   In some cases, tapeworm infections resolve on their own. There’s a lack of research to support the use of home treatments for tapeworms, but oral antiparastici medications are effective.

   Some people think tapeworms only affect animals. But while these infections can occur in cows and pigs, it isn’t an animal-specific condition. Tapeworms can also infect humans, although it’s not a common infection.

   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there are less than 1,000 new tapeworm infections in humans in the United States each year.

   Tapeworms are flat worms that can live in the intestines. Humans can get these worms after eating the undercooked meat of an infected animal. This includes infected pork, beef, or fish.

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   It’s important to note that some tapeworm infections don’t require treatment. Sometimes, the tapeworm leaves the body on its own. This is why some people never have symptoms or only have mild symptoms.

   If a tapeworm doesn’t leave your body, your doctor will recommend a treatment based on the type of infection.

   For an intestinal infection, you’ll need to take an oral medication to get rid of the tapeworm. Antiparasitic drugs used to treat intestinal infections may include:

   •praziquantel (Biltricide)

   •albendazole (Albenza)

   •nitazoxanide (Alinia)

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   Even though oral medications are effective for tapeworms, there’s research suggesting that some natural and home remedies can also fight intestinal worms.

   In one study, different dosages of papaya seed infusions and varied amounts of whole papaya seeds were given to chickens infected with intestinal parasites. After two weeks of treatments, the chickens treated with the papaya seeds had a significantly lower number of intestinal worms.

   In addition to papaya seeds, there are also claims of other natural dewormers. These include garlic, pumpkin, and ginger. These herbs have had antiparasitic effects in some animals, but more research is needed to confirm the benefits in humans.

   If you’re thinking about using a natural or home remedy for tapeworms, consult your doctor for dosing information.

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   If you ingest food or water contaminated with a tapeworm or its eggs, the parasite can travel to your intestines and cause different symptoms.

   A tapeworm infection can go undiagnosed because some people don’t have any symptoms of an infection or they only experience mild symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they often include:

   •nausea

   •loss of appetite

   •abdominal pain

   •dizziness

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   Even though a tapeworm infection can cause abdominal discomfort, many infections don’t cause serious complications.

   In fact, you may have a tapeworm infection and not even know it, especially if the tapeworm exits your body on its own.

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   Tapeworm infections are preventable. Prevention starts with good hygiene. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom and before handling food.

   The proper way to wash your hands is with warm soapy water. Lather the soap and rub your hands together for 20 seconds. This is roughly the length of singing the “Happy Birthday” song twice, says the CDC.

   You can also protect yourself by washing fruits and vegetables before eating. Additionally, make sure meat is completely cooked before consuming. Eating raw or undercooked pork, beef, or fish raises the risk of infection.

   If you suspect tapeworms in a family pet, speak with your veterinarian about treatment.

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   Jun 13, 2022 · These include: Taenia solium (pork tapeworm). Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm). Diphyllobothrium latum (fish or broad tapeworm). Hymenolepis nana and Hymenolepis diminuta (dwarf tapeworm and rat tapeworm respectively). Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis (cause hydatid disease).

5. bnf.nice.org.uk › treatment-summaries › helminthHelminth infections | Treatment summaries | BNF | NICE

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   To minimise reactions, treatment in adults and children over 1 month, is commenced with a dose of diethylcarbamazine citrate on the first day and increased gradually over 3 days. Length of treatment varies according to infection type, and usually gives a radical cure for these infections.

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Treatment for a tapeworm infection will include medications that target the worm. Medications may differ based on the type of tapeworm involved, such as the beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata), pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum), Asian tapeworm (Taenia asiatica), and dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana).

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   Jan 5, 2023 · You'll likely see your health care provider first. You may be referred to a doctor who treats problems in the brain and central nervous system, called a neurologist. Or you may see a doctor who treats problems in the digestive system, called a gastroenterologist.

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   Aug 8, 2024 · What types of intestinal worms can humans contract? Intestinal worms common in humans are flatworms and roundworms. Common flatworm infections are: tapeworms (taeniasis) flukes. Common...