Taenia saginata and Taenia solium are two species of tapeworms that can infect humans. T. saginata is found worldwide and infects people who eat undercooked beef. T. solium is found in Asia and Africa and infects people who eat undercooked pork infected with cysticerci larvae. The document provides information on the life cycles of the two tapeworm species and recommends ways to prevent infection, such as thoroughly cooking meat and improving sanitation.
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