While many people with tapeworms will not experience symptoms, their presence can lead to serious health issues, such as intestinal obstruction, according to the CNN report. Specialized drugs are effective in treating tapeworm infections..
For salmon lovers, the best way to avoid a tapeworm infection is to cook fresh fish to 145 Fahrenheit for four to five minutes, which will kill the parasites. Buying frozen salmon may reduce risk of tapeworms, as freezing can kill the tapeworm and larvae.
Those concerned about tapeworms should avoid salmon in raw forms, such as sushi.
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