Skip directly to search Skip directly to A to Z list Skip directly to navigation Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options
CDC Home

Treatment

There are anti-parasitic drugs available to treat cysticercosis and, in some situations, surgery may be needed. Some people with cysticercosis do not need to be treated. Your doctor will advise you on which treatment is best for you.

Tapeworm infections should be treated to prevent the tapeworm carrier from infecting him/herself or other people. An anti-parasitic drug is used to treat tapeworm.

More on: Resources for Health Professionals: Treatment

More on: Taeniasis

 
View page in
Read More:

Article (EID -- June, 2011): Taenia solium Tapeworm Infection, Oregon, 2006–2009

Contact Us:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    1600 Clifton Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30333
  • 1-800-CDC-INFO
    (800-232-4636)
    TTY: (888) 232-6348
    New Hours of Operation
    8am-8pm EST/Monday-Friday
    Closed Holidays
  • cdcinfo@cdc.gov
  • Page last reviewed: November 2, 2010
  • Page last updated: November 2, 2010
  • Content source: Global Health - Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria
  • Notice: Linking to a non-federal site does not constitute an endorsement by HHS, CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the site.
USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web PortalDepartment of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348 - cdcinfo@cdc.gov
A-Z Index
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z
  27. #