Cysticercosis

Type: Parasite

zygomatic arch - zygomatic arch

esophagus - bulb

retro-mastoid - retro-mastoid

pylorus - tongue

pares

Generalities:

Symptoms: neurological: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, seizures.

The Taenia solium is the parasite that causes this disease.

Transmission:

By eating infected and uncooked meat (pork). It can also occur by eating fruits or vegetables poorly washed or contaminated by fecal matter.
Prevention: cook the meat well, follow hygiene measures.

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