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Tapeworm (Taeniasis / Cysticercosis)

Taeniasis (Taenia saginataTaenia solium, Tapeworm infection) ICD-9 123; ICD-10 B68.

Taeniasis is an infection of the digestive tract caused by adult tapeworms. People can get the infection from beef, which can carry the tapeworm Taenia saginata, or pigs, which can carry Taenia solium.

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Mailing Address

Department of State Health Services
Zoonosis Control Branch
PO BOX 149347 - Mail Code: 1956
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Department of State Health Services
Zoonosis Control Branch
1100 W. 49th Street, Suite T-502
Austin , TX 78756-3199
United States