TAPEWORMS

WHAT ARE TAPEWORMS?

• It's a parasitic flat worm, it can live in the intestine of humans and other vertebrates.
• Long ribbonlike body with many segments that can become independent.
• Small head bearing hooks and suckers

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WAYS TO PREVENT TAPEWORMS WHEN COOKING.

• Tapeworms may be prevented by thoroughly cooking meat until juices run clearly.
• This will kill any tapeworm eggs or larvae alive.

HOW TO PREVENT TAPEWORMS/ YOUR PETS

• If you know your pet has tapeworms make sure to always wash youur hands after playing with them.
• Take them to the veterinarian
• Don't let them lick your face.

HOW TO PREVENT TAPEWORMS/PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after/before....
• Preparing or handling any food , including raw meat or fish.
• Before eating
• After using the toilet

SYMPTOMS OF TAPEWORMS

• Nausea
• Weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Diarreha

HOW TO TREAT TAPEWORMS?

• See your doctor right away, since there're many different types of tapeworms.
• The most commonly medicine use for tapeworms is praziquantel.
• These medications kill the tapeworms
• Tapeworms will dissovle and pass from your body with bowel movement.
• If worms are large you may have cramping when they pass.