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==Overview==
==Overview==


Cysticercosis is caused by swallowing eggs from [[T. solium]], which are found in contaminated food. Autoinfection is when a person is already infected with adult T. solium, then swallows eggs following improper hand washing after a bowel movement.  
Cysticercosis is caused by swallowing eggs from [[Taenia solium]], which are found in contaminated food. Autoinfection is when a person is already infected with adult T. solium, then swallows eggs following improper hand washing after a bowel movement.


==References==
==References==

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