The adult tapeworm has a scolex (head), a short neck, and a strobila (segmented body) formed of proglottids.

Hydatid tapeworm

Echinococcus granulosus: PAIR

Echinococcus multilocularis: Albendazole

Fish tapeworm

Diphyllobothrium latum: Ingestion of raw or undercooked fish, Praziquantel or niclosamide

Pork tapeworm

Taenia solium: Ingestion of raw or undercooked pork, Praziquantel

Beef tapeworm

Taenia saginata: Ingestion of raw or undercooked beef, Praziquantel

Distinguish by counting branches

Solium: 10 or less branches (L)

Saginata: more than 16 branches (R)

Fish tapeworm (bottom)