[header] How to get rid of tapeworms in humans [title] Evaluate your surroundings, as well as any recent travel. [step] Tapeworms exist worldwide, but infection rates vary widely between countries. While more than 10 million people are infected each year, less than 1 , 000 cases are estimated to occur annually in the united states. 
Different species of tapeworms reside in different species of animals. [substeps] Pork and beef tapeworms are most commonly found in developing areas of the world such as africa, the middle east, eastern europe, southeast asia, and central and south america, and especially where free-ranging pigs are common.