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9. Treatment for Invasive Tapeworm Infection

If you have an invasive infection, your doctor might use anthelmintic drugs to help shrink the tapeworm cysts. In some cases, these cysts need to be surgically removed. Cysts located in the lungs, eyes, and liver are typically handled with surgery, as leaving them can seriously interfere with how those organs function.

 

Parasites under microscope and woman suffering from helminthiasis

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