Types of tapeworm
There are many types of tapeworms but they are broadly classified into two
Intestinal tapeworms:
The adult stage of the tapeworm's life cycle is completed in the human intestine and man acts as a definitive host.
- Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium)
- Beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata)
- Fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum)
- Dwarf /Rat tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana and Hymenolepis diminuta)
- Dog tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum)
Tissue tapeworms:
Humans act as an intermediate host and the tapeworm does not reach adult stages in man. Only the cysts or eggs infect the humans.
- Pork Tapeworm (Taenia solium)
- Hydatid Tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus)
