Cysticercosis

**Definition:** Infection with CYSTICERCUS, the larval form of the various tapeworms of the genus Taenia (usually T. solium in man). In humans they penetrate the intestinal wall and invade subcutaneous tissue, brain, eye, muscle, heart, liver, lung, and peritoneum. Brain involvement results in NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.610.335.190.902.185

**Synonyms:** - Coenurosis - Coenuri Infection - Coenurus Infection