Taeniasis is intestinal infection by Taenia solium or Taenia saginata tapeworms, acquired by eating undercooked pork or beef. Symptoms include abdominal discomfort and weight loss. Neurocysticercosis (T. solium larvae in the CNS) is the most severe complication. Praziquantel is curative.
Direct microscopic examination of stool for parasite eggs, cysts, and larvae — the traditional gold standard for intestinal parasitology.
Computed tomography providing detailed cross-sectional images of cystic lesions, calcifications, and tissue invasion — essential for surgical planning.
Magnetic resonance imaging detecting ring-enhancing lesions, cystic structures, and cerebral oedema in CNS parasitic complications.
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