Taenia solium IgG

Disease: Taeniasis Cysticercosis (Neurocysticercosis)

Symptoms: Abdominal pain; Nausea; Weakness and fatigue; Weight loss; Flatulence (gases); Diarrhea or constipation; Appetite changes (too much hunger or loss of appetite). Cysticerci in the brain may cause increased cranial pressure, convulsions and altered mental states.

Mechanism of Infection: Ingestion of undercooked pork meat containing cysticerci or ingestion of Taenia solium eggs via fecally contaminated food or water. Ingestion of undercooked pork meat containing cysticerci or ingestion of Taenia solium eggs via fecally contaminated food or water.