This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Infection, Subject name: Medicine
Which of the following statements about cysticercosis is true? 
Select and explain. 
A. The causative agent is Echinococcus granulosus, B. The definitive host is man, C. Human cysticercosis is transmitted by the ingestion of ova, D. Levamisole is the treatment of choice
C: Human cysticercosis is transmitted by the ingestion of ova
Answer: C: Human cysticercosis is transmitted by the ingestion of ova 
Explanation: Human cysticercosis is acquired by ingesting T. solium tapeworm ova, from either contaminated fingers or food . The larvae are liberated from eggs in the stomach, penetrate the intestinal mucosa and are carried to many pas of the body, where they develop and form cysticerci, 0.5-1 cm cysts that contain the head of a young worm. They do not grow fuher or migrate. Common locations are the subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscles and brain . Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1057