Microbiology Human infection with the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata, usually is less serious than infection with the pork tapeworm, T. solium, because A Acute intestinal stoppage is less common in beef tapeworm infection B Larval invasion does not occur in beef tapeworm infection C Toxic by-products are not given off by the adult beef tapeworm D The adult beef tapeworms are smaller 💡 Explanation Human infection with the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata, usually is less serious than infection with the pork tapeworm, T. solium, because ✓ Correct Answer: B. Larval invasion does not occur in beef tapeworm infection