What are the best prevention methods for tapeworm infection?

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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Tapeworm infection occurs by ingesting the eggs, not by an adult worm. The ingested egg completes its life cycle in the host. The symptoms of tapeworm infection are varied, and they depend on the site of infection, for example, seizures in the case of CNS (central nervous system) infection.

Prevention of tapeworm should be done by avoiding contaminated foods and boiling the food adequately before eating. Half-boiled food should not be taken.

I suggest getting the following test done:

• Stool routine examination.
• Ophthalmology examination.
• NCCT (non-contrast head CT) is used to look for CNS evidence.

We normally treat tapeworm infection with Albendazole therapy for 8 to 30 days, depending on the site of the infection. 400 mg twice a day of Albendazole for at least eight days. For neurological infection, we start steroids before the treatment to prevent acute inflammation.

Crohn's disease requires the use of biologics if not already used. We use Infliximab for Crohn's. If you provide the details, current status, and investigations, we can plan the treatment.

Revert with more information to a medical gastroenterologist.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.