To prevent cysticercosis, the following precautions should be taken: - Wash your hands with soap and warm water after using the toilet, changing diapers, and before handling food - Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection - Wash and peel all raw vegetables and fruits before eating - Use good food and water safety practices while traveling in developing countries such as: - Drink only bottled or boiled (1 minute) water or carbonated (bubbly) drinks in cans or bottles - Filter unsafe water through an absolute 1 micron or less filter AND dissolve iodine tablets in the filtered water; absolute 1 micron filters can be found in camping and outdoor supply stores More on: Handwashing More on: Food and Water Safety
How to prevent Parasites - Cysticercosis ?