This document discusses zoonotic cestode infections, with an emphasis on neurocysticercosis and hydatidosis. It defines zoonotic diseases as those transmitted between animals and humans. Asia currently has the greatest burden of cystic echinococcosis and cysticercosis. It then lists and provides brief details on various zoonotic cestode infections, including sparganosis, hymenolepises, coenuriasis, and others. The document focuses on neurocysticercosis, providing details on the life cycle of Taenia solium and epidemiology of the disease in India. It also discusses hydatidosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus,