Pork tapeworm, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ

Pork tapeworm Doctor, last month I ate frozen soup dumplings that were not fully cooked during the preparation process, and now I'm a bit worried. Although it's not commonly seen in Taiwan, I noticed that in the doctor's response, it mentioned that freezing at -5 d...

Pork tapeworm I am a bit concerned after eating what I suspect was undercooked pork. I would like to ask the doctor if the larvae and eggs of the pork tapeworm can be killed through freezing. If so, how long should the pork be frozen?

I ate a small piece of raw marinated pork two days ago. Should I seek medical attention? Hello, doctor. I participated in a Tayal-style cured pork experience class the day before yesterday, where I ate a small piece of raw cured pork (2 cm x 2 cm x 1 cm). Should I seek medical at...

Eating pork that is uncertain whether it is fully cooked raises concerns about parasitic infections? About two weeks ago, I traveled to South Korea, where I consumed raw beef, grilled pork belly, and grilled eel. While eating the grilled pork belly, I noticed that the pork was sl...

Eating an undercooked hamburger patty? Eating a slightly undercooked hamburger patty (about half consumed, slightly smaller than a fist) made of a mixture of pork and beef that had been frozen for 2-3 days raises some concerns about the risk of parasitic infections, such as pork ...

Pork tapeworm infection Hello, doctor. I accidentally came into contact with the vomit of a stray cat I care for, and I unintentionally ingested some of it with food. Could this lead to an infection with the pork tapeworm? I have seen this stray cat eating raw pork, so I'm w...

Unfamiliar salted pork (parasite - pork tapeworm) About four days ago, I consumed undercooked salted pork, and yesterday I experienced diarrhea. If the diarrhea was not persistent and only occurred once or twice, is there still a risk of contracting pork tapeworm infection?

Eating undercooked sausages poses a risk of parasitic infections? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions to ask you: I had a lunch box that included a small piece of sausage. At first, it seemed fine, but later it felt a bit soft and the meat seemed crumbly. I started to worry tha...

The incubation period of pork parasites? Hello Doctor: Is there a latency period for pork tapeworm infection, or if there are no symptoms in a short period of time, should I not worry? If I consumed undercooked pork one or two years ago, would you recommend going to the hospital ...

Pork tapeworm and trichinellosis infection? Before eating pig brain, it was blanched and then stir-fried with sesame oil and rice wine. However, halfway through, I noticed some blood water and immediately stopped eating. After researching, I found concerns about parasites and pro...

Is there a risk of contracting pork tapeworm infection from handling raw pork? Hello Doctor: While preparing dinner, my family was handling raw pork (a product that was about to expire from the supermarket) and using a meat mallet to tenderize it. Without realizing it, the utensi...

Pork tapeworm Last week, I had hot pot with my five-year-old and one-year-old children, and we consumed a lot of undercooked refrigerated pork. Since then, I haven't experienced abdominal pain or diarrhea, but for the past two to three days, I've felt some itching aroun...

Issues related to the examination of pork tapeworm? Hello, I purchased frozen thick-cut pork chops from Carrefour on July 5th. After bringing them home, my husband did not cook the pork thoroughly. Because the outer layer was coated with flour, we could not see that the pork was ...

Pork parasites Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if pork tapeworms can be present in bacon. Recently, I had bacon fried rice from a restaurant, where the bacon was shredded into pieces and added to the rice. The bacon appeared red after cooking, and I initially thought it was cu...

Transmission routes of pork tapeworm? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it is possible to come into contact with pork tapeworms by handling raw pork. If I touch raw pork while cooking and then touch other items without washing my hands, I am concerned that I might accidentall...

Pork parasites Hello doctor, if I accidentally put raw pork slices from hot pot into my mouth but did not swallow them, is there a possibility of getting infected with serious parasites like pork tapeworms or Trichinella? Can I buy deworming medication on my own to treat this? Th...

Can eating undercooked pig liver lead to parasitic infections? Today, while I was experiencing a cold, I went to a noodle shop and had pig liver. I noticed that the liver had some blood and seemed undercooked. I didn't think much of it at the time and ate it anyway. Later, I...

Issues related to parasites from consuming undercooked pork? Hello Dr. Tsai, About two weeks ago, my brother ate a piece of what appeared to be undercooked fried pork ribs in his lunch. He mentioned that the meat was cooked through except for the part near the bone, which had vi...