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by uh_uh 31 days ago
AFAIK there is no prophylactic for pork tapeworms. I'd love to be proven wrong.
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These dewormers treat the condition after the individual was already infected. I don't think they prevent the disease. Additionally, taking Albendazole without anti-inflammatory meds can be fatal in case of an active infection. Reason is that if the cysts start dying the brain, the toxins released might cause swelling which can lead to neurological damage or death.