Taenia solium cysticercosis [PDF]
Lancet, The, 2003 The larval stage of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) infects the human nervous system, causing neurocysticercosis. This disease is one of the main causes of epileptic seizures in many less developed countries and is also increasingly seen in more developed countries because of immigration from endemic areas.
Hector H García +2 more
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The World Health Organization 2030 goals for Taenia solium: Insights and perspectives from transmission dynamics modelling [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Gates Open Research, 2019 Taenia solium (TS), responsible for porcine cysticercosis, human taeniasis and (neuro)cysticercosis, was included in the World Health Organization neglected tropical disease (NTD) roadmap published in 2012.
CystiTeam Group for Epidemiology and Modelling of Taenia solium Taeniasis/Cysticercosis
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Preliminary assessment of the computer‐based Taenia solium educational program ‘The Vicious Worm’ on knowledge uptake in primary school students in rural areas in eastern Zambia [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and International Health, 2018 Objective: The zoonotic helminth Taenia solium is endemic in Zambia, causing human (taeniasis and (neuro)cysticercosis) and pig (porcine cysticercosis) diseases with high health, social and economic burdens.
Emma C Hobbs +2 more
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Taenia solium human cysticercosis : a systematic review of sero-epidemiological data from endemic zones around the world [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Taenia solium cysticercosis is a zoonotic neglected disease responsible for severe health disorders such as seizures and death. Understanding the epidemiology of human cysticercosis (HCC) in endemic regions will help to expose critical ...
Abatih, Emmanuel +5 more
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Molecular Confirmation of Taenia solium Taeniasis in Child, Timor-Leste [PDF]
Emerging Infectious DiseasesWe report a case of Taenia solium taeniasis in a 10-year-old child in Timor-Leste, confirmed by molecular analysis, suggesting T. solium transmission to humans is occurring in Timor-Leste. Proactive measures are needed to improve public understanding of
Hanna Jin +7 more
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Risk factors for Taenia solium taeniasis: A case-control study in Lao PDR. [PDF]
Trop Med Int HealthAbstract Introduction Neurocysticercosis due to Taenia solium is the leading cause of epilepsy in low and middle‐income countries yet remains under investigated in Lao PDR (Laos). People shedding T. solium eggs or proglottids from the adult tapeworm are the source of infection for those with cysticercosis.
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Impact of Health Education Interventions for Control of <i>Taenia solium</i> Cysticercosis/Taeniasis in Endemic Countries: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Public Health ChallThis systematic review assessed health education interventions for controlling Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis. Of 392 studies screened, 21 met the inclusion criteria. Findings showed that community‐based education improved knowledge, attitudes and practices, with short‐term behavioural changes and reduced prevalence, although long‐term impact ...
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Application of Ziehl Neelsen Staining Method for Taenia spp. Eggs Differentiation
Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 2022 Background: Three of Taenia species, named Taenia saginata, T. solium and T. asiatica can be found in Indonesia, but only T. solium can lead to neurocysticercosis. The morphology of those 3 Taenia spp.
Machrumnizar Machrumizar +3 more
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Taenia solium taeniasis and cysticercosis: extinction or outbreak
Animal Diseases, 2023 Taenia solium taeniasis and cysticercosis are neglected zoonotic diseases that affect human health and economies of developing countries. In this work, we formulate and analyze deterministic and continuous time Markov chain (CTMC) stochastic models to ...
Jacob I. Irunde, Faraja B. Luhanda
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021 Combined community health programs aiming at health education, preventive anti-parasitic chemotherapy, and vaccination of pigs have proven their potential to regionally reduce and even eliminate Taenia solium infections that are associated with a high ...
Henrik Sadlowski +10 more
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