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TWiP 6: Tapeworms, the long and short of it

Vincent and Dick talk about the anatomy and life cycle of beef and pork tapeworms, and why House was wrong about neurocysticercosis.

Host links: Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier

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• Taenia solium adult (jpg)
• Taenia solium scolex (jpg)
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TWiP #6 (73 MB .mp3, 101 minutes)