TAPEWORMS

WHAT IS A TAPEWORM ?

• A parasitic flatworm that lives in some animals, it can infect them.

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HOW TO PREVENT TAPEWORMS ...

• By cooking pork, beef or fish thoroughly and all the way through. 🍤🍔🍗
• A plate that has held raw meat or fish should be washed well before it is used.
• Wash raw vegetables and fruit before you eat them. 💦🍋🍆
• Freezing meat and fish at temperatures below 14(f) for at least 48 hrs also kills tapeworm eggs.

WHAT ARE SOME PREVENTION TIPS RELATED TO CONTACT WITH PETS?

• By eliminating fleas and lice from the environment.
• 🐶 should be confined to prevent them from roaming and eating dead animals.
• Avoid feeding your pet raw meat.

PREVENTION TIPS RELATED TO PERSONAL HYGEINE

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water 💦👐💦
• When handling food make sure the area is thoroughly cleaned.
• Also make sure kitchen equipment is thoroughly cleaned as well.
• WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE AND AFTER HANDLING FOOD.

SYMPTOMS OF TAPEWORM INFECTION IN HUMANS

• Vomiting.
• Nausea.
• General weakness.
• Diarrhea.
• Weight loss.

TREATMENT FOR TAPEWORM INFECTION IN HUMANS

• If you suspect you have tapeworms, you should see your doctor.
• If worms are not detected in the stool, your doctor may order a blood test.
• The blood test will help find antibodies to help fight the tapeworm infection.
• The type and length of treatment will depend on what type of tapeworm you have.