The species of tapeworm responsible is Taenia solium (pictured), ... These eggs can then develop into adult tapeworms in a human’s guts, “usually around 5-12” weeks.

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Taenia solium, which stems from pork, is known to make its way outside of the digestive tract by releasing eggs into the bloodstream and settling on any sort of body tissue, such as the brain.

The tapeworm Taenia solium enters the human body by consuming its eggs. These eggs can then develop into adult tapeworms in a human’s guts, “usually around 5-12” weeks. However, it doesn’t ...

The worms are transmitted through eggs that are present in human feces and can contaminate soil and water. ... Diphyllobothrium latum and Taenia spp. -- were found at 4 sites.