The most dangerous outcome of a Taenia solium infection occurs when humans ingest tapeworm eggs rather than cysticerci. This type of transmission occurs by
A. consuming plants that haven't been thoroughly washed of soil.
B. drinking water contaminated with feces from infected animals.
C. consuming undercooked pork with encysted Taenia.
D. consuming "chitlins," pig intestines from an infected animal.
Answer: B
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