Cysticercus cellulosae is seen in infection with:-
Correct Answer: T. solium
Description: Cysticercus cellulosae is the larval form of Taenia solium. It is found in the tissues of the intermediate host, pig. However, it can also be found in human tissues in cysticercosis. Cysticercosis is usually acquired by eating food or drinking water contaminated by tapeworm eggs from humanfeces or by autoinfection. The oncospheres released penetrates the GI mucosa, enter bloodstream and invade host tissues, where they fuher develop into larvae called cysticerci.
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