[2] Oribatid mites infected with Bertiella transfer the developmental cysticercoid stage to a human host through tissue feeding.

[3] The majority of human cases occur in individuals who have some level of contact with non-humanprimates.

[4] Geographic distribution of cases demonstrate Bertiellia infection within countries from Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

[2] Once the adult develops in the small intestine, section of proglottid are expelled through the anus every 2 to 3 days.

Although, infection can also lead to gastrointestinal irritation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, weight loss, vomit and/or constipation.