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Vietnam tapeworm infection cases
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Latest: 72-year-old Vietnamese man with E. coli meningitis and tapeworm infection
In late July 2026, doctors in Vietnam removed a 1.2‑metre beef tapeworm from a 66‑year‑old man after he experienced prolonged digestive symptoms. The case highlighted the risks of consuming raw or undercooked beef and pr