Correct diagnosis of infections is also important for chemotherapy to be effectively directed and hence reduce the reservoir for future infections with the parasite. Camacho et al . Prevention and control of infection can be achieved by the proper cooking and inspection of the meat and sanitary disposal of faeces. 1.5 Cysticercosis Infections produced by ingestion of cysticerci by the definitive host are far more serious and difficult to treat. T.solium cysticerus produces the disease known as cysticercosis.
Human infection occurs due to the accidental ingestion of eggs passed in human faeces.
The full life cycle of T.solium including faecal oral route. On ingestion of the eggs by the definitive host, the oncosphere larva hatch in the small intestine where they penetrate the gut wall. They are then carried in the circulation throughout the body, usually to the muscles or connective tissue, where they form cysticeri as occurs in the pig. Prevention of a cysticercosis infection may be achieved by thoroughly washing salads and vegetables along with strict personal hygiene. Along with the standard control methods of meat inspection, proper cooking and sanitary disposal of faeces.