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Note the presence of a cysticercus, the larval form of the Taenia solium pork tapeworm, in the pupil of this patient’s left eye. Although rare, cysticerci may float in the eye and cause blurry or disturbed vision. Infection in the eyes may cause swelling or detachment of the retina.

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current16:47, 5 December 2014Thumbnail for version as of 16:47, 5 December 2014700 × 460 (40 KB)Jesus Hernandez (talk | contribs)Note the presence of a cysticercus, the larval form of the Taenia solium pork tapeworm, in the pupil of this patient’s left eye. Although rare, cysticerci may float in the eye and cause blurry or disturbed vision. Infection in the eyes may cause swel...

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