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A category of tapeworms, certain types of which can infect humans. These include Taenia solium, transmitted through tainted pork, and Taenia saginata, whose larvae are found in beef.<\/p>\n
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Tapeworms from the Taenia genus are ribbon-like parasites from the Cestoda class. The two most prevalent species in humans are Taenia saginata, which one can get from consuming undercooked beef containing the parasite, and Taenia solium, contracted from eating undercooked pork or pork products infected with it.<\/p>\n
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