Question

Which of the following is an intermediate host for Taenia solium?

• A. Mosquito
• B. Pig
• C. Snail
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Pig

The pigs are the intermediate host for Taenia solium they are affected by the ingestion of the eggs. The eggs enter the intestine and penetrate the epithelial and reach the muscles. In muscles, they develop an infection known as Cysticercosis. The humans are affected by eating infected pigs.

So the correct answer is 'Pig'.