Beef Tapeworm (Taenia Saginata)
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The beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) is an intestinal parasite that humans can acquire by eating undercooked beef containing the larval forms of the worm.
Common symptoms: Many times it causes little discomfort, but it can cause abdominal pain, digestive discomfort, changes in appetite or the passing of fragments of the parasite in the stool.
Common causes: It is related to eating raw or insufficiently cooked beef in areas where the parasite circulates.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the infectious disease specialist guide the workup of these parasitic diseases, and the general practitioner can be the first point of contact. If you suspect you have been exposed, it is worth discussing it with a professional for an appropriate evaluation.
Data on 32 doctors who treat beef tapeworm (taenia saginata)
Which specialist treats beef tapeworm (taenia saginata)?
Beef tapeworm infection (Taenia saginata) is evaluated and treated by a general practitioner, who determines appropriate care after confirming the diagnosis. You can find general practitioners available for this.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in beef tapeworm (taenia saginata)
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Frequently asked questions
What is beef tapeworm (taenia saginata)?
The beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) is an intestinal parasite that humans can acquire by eating undercooked beef containing the larval forms of the worm.
Which doctor treats beef tapeworm (taenia saginata)?
Beef tapeworm infection (Taenia saginata) is evaluated and treated by a general practitioner, who determines appropriate care after confirming the diagnosis. You can find general practitioners available for this.