B68.1Dagger codeAsterisk code

Taenia saginata taeniasis

Taeniasis

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GuidelinesHelminthic Infestation, TapewormDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: B68.0-1/B68.9 DESCRIPTION Infestation with tapeworm occurs after eating infected, undercooked or raw meat like beef or pork. Infestation may be caused by: beef tapeworm – Taenia saginata pork tapeworm – Taenia solium Signs and symptoms include: Vague abdominal pain Weight loss Diarrhoea Anal (nocturnal) itch Flat white worm seg