Lettuce is a source of tapeworm

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I recently eat a lot of lettuce uncooked in salad for 9 days unaware of the fact that it has tapeworm which a friend told me today. He said this tapeworm can cause fatal problems in brain. What to do now?

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Dr. Krithishree Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Krithishree

Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mangalore

It's true dat uncooked leafy vegetables r one of d source of tapeworm infection. But it's not necessary dat all leafy vegetables to ve it. It again depends on d way of cultivation n d insecticides used. So don't get overworked by dese. I suggest u take tab. Bandy 400mg. It's one single tablet, to be taken at bedtime after dinner. It's for deworming. If d tablet is not available, u may try any other brands of albendazole. Any queries u may consult me online.

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