Pork tapeworm: A tapeworm infection that is caused from pork. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pork tapeworm is available below.
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Species of tapeworm in the genus TAENIA, that infects swine. It is acquired by humans through the ingestion of cured or undercooked pork. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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