What are the Histological Changes During Infection?
The presence of Taenia solium or its larvae in human tissues induces a variety of histological changes. In the case of intestinal taeniasis, the mucosa may show mild inflammation due to the attachment of the scolex. In cysticercosis, the host tissue response can vary from mild inflammation to granuloma formation, depending on the stage of the cyst and its location.
The inflammatory response is characterized by the infiltration of eosinophils, lymphocytes, and macrophages. In chronic infections, fibrosis and calcification of the cyst can occur, which are important features observed in histological sections.
