Case Report: Disseminated Cysticercosis due to Intentional Ingestion of Parasitic Worm Eggs for Weight Loss.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
; 106(2): 710-713, 2021 11 29.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34844206
ABSTRACT
A 20-year-old female resident of Beijing intended to consume the eggs of the parasitic worm, Taenia saginata, for weight loss; however, she apparently inadvertently ingested Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) eggs, which resulted in disseminated cysticercosis. Cysticerci developed in the brain, tongue, muscles, liver, peritoneum, and subcutaneous tissues. She was administered oral albendazole and praziquantel. After four 10-day courses of treatment, most of the cysts disappeared and she recovered. After 3 years, the patient remains in good health.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tongue
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Brain
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Cysticercosis
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Taenia solium
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Anthelmintics
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Trop Med Hyg
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article