Question

what is cyst in taenia solanum

whats the difference between cyst and cysticercus

and how does this worm effect both veg and non veg humans while the secondary host is pig ?

Answer 1

• Taenia solium is the pork tapeworm.
• Cyst is an abnormal sac like structure.
• Cysticercosis is a tissue infection after exposure to eggs of Taenia solium.
• Cysticercosis is a food borne disease and spreads through the fecal-oral route through contaminated food mainly non vegetarian foods. The eggs of tapeworm reach to the brain and muscles from intestine and form cysts that can persist for years.