IMDb profile. Elizabeth Banks is the actress that plays Dr. Kim Briggs in Scrubs. Elizabeth was born as Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell, but changed her name to Elizabeth Banks so as to not be confused with another actress named Elizabeth Mitchell (best known for her role on Lost).
After a person has eaten infected fish, the larva begin to grow in the intestine. Larvae are fully grown in 3 - 6 weeks. The adult worm, which is segmented, may reach a length of 30 feet. Eggs are formed in each segment of the worm and are passed in the stool. Sometimes, parts of the worm may also be passed in the stool. Fish tapeworm infection may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia.
This article is about the tapeworm. For the infection, see cysticercosis. Taenia solium is the pork tapeworm belonging to cyclophyllid cestodes in the family Taeniidae. It is an intestinal zoonotic parasite found throughout the world, and is most prevalent in countries where pork is eaten. The adult worm is found in humans and has a flat, ribbon-like body, which is white in color and measures 2 to 3 m in length.