Taenia solium is a tapeworm that infects pigs and can also cause serious illness in humans by causing parasitic infections. There are several other synonyms used for the term tapeworm, such as pork tapeworm, beef tapeworm, hydatid worm, and ribbon worm. Some of the other ways to refer to Taenia solium are larval cestode, T. solium cysticerci, and T. saginata. People who consume undercooked pork infected with the Taenia solium can suffer from various symptoms such as headache, seizures, and dizziness. The proper cooking of pork and beef helps reduce the risk of Taenia solium infection.