Human Cysticercosis Manifestations Quiz

Abdominal discomfort, nausea, change in appetite, weakness, and weight loss (correct)

Joint pain, muscle aches, rash, and fatigue

Headache, fever, cough, and sore throat

Dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath

Bacteria

Parasitic worm unrelated to Taenia solium

Virus

Larva of Taenia solium (correct)

Because T. saginatus is more resistant to treatment

To prevent the spread of T. saginatus to other organs

Due to the higher mortality rate associated with T. saginatus infection

Due to the potential risk of cysticercus developing in T. solium infection (correct)