Which of the following statements about cysticercosis is true?
Human cysticercosis is acquired by ingesting T. solium tapeworm ova, from either contaminated fingers or food . The larvae are liberated from eggs in the stomach, penetrate the intestinal mucosa and are carried to many pas of the body, where they develop and form cysticerci, 0.5-1 cm cysts that contain the head of a young worm. They do not grow fuher or migrate. Common locations are the subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscles and brain . Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1057
The causative agent is Echinococcus granulosus
The definitive host is man
Human cysticercosis is transmitted by the ingestion of ova
Levamisole is the treatment of choice
Infection