Humans most commonly develop cysticercosis after ingesting which form of Taenia solium?
Correct answer: B. Eggs from human faecal contamination
- A. Cysts in undercooked pork muscle
- B. Eggs from human faecal contamination
- C. Adult worms in raw vegetables
- D. Larvae in contaminated milk
Explanation
Ingestion of T. solium eggs allows larvae to cross the intestinal wall and form cysticerci in human tissues. Eating undercooked pork causes intestinal taeniasis, not the usual direct cause of human cysticercosis.
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