👉 Taeniasis is a disease characterized by infection of the muscle or joint tissue, most commonly in the jaw and neck. It can be caused by a variety of factors including viral infections such as herpes simplex virus (HSV), which causes gingivitis; bacterial infections such as streptococcus pyogenes, which can cause periapical abscess; and fungal infections such as candidiasis, which can occur in the mouth and throat. The disease is usually treated with antibiotics and ant