B69.1: Cysticercosis of eye
If a person has a pork tapeworm in their bowel, they will then excrete the tapeworm eggs. If someone ingests the pork tapeworm eggs, larvae will grow from those eggs. The larvae can spread to many parts of the body.
When someone has pork tapeworm larvae in their eyes, their eyes can become inflamed. Their vision might then deteriorate or they can even go blind.
Pork tapeworms are found all over the world. They are most common in Africa. Infection can usually be prevented by taking certain measures. These include washing one’s hands before cooking and eating.
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