sparganosis
disease
Quick Summary
Sparganosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larva of the Spirometra mansoni tapeworm. Humans typically contract sparganosis by drinking contaminated water that contains infected water fleas.1
The larvae can grow up to 30 cm (12 inches) long and may develop in the abdominal wall or the eye socket. The primary treatment for sparganosis is surgical removal of the larva.1
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
