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Risk factors for Taenia solium taeniasis: A case-control study in Lao PDR. [PDF]

Trop Med Int Health
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.
Larkins A, Boyd D, Duangmala V, Insisiengmay B, Chittavong M, Ash A.   +5 more
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Molecular Confirmation of Taenia solium Taeniasis in Child, Timor-Leste [PDF]

Emerging Infectious Diseases
We 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, Sung-Tae Hong, Merita Antonio Armindo Monteiro, Endang da Silva, Odete da Silva Viegas, Felix dos Santos Lopes, Dong Hee Kim, Sung Hye Kim   +7 more
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Nationwide spatial dynamics of taeniasis in Thailand: declining prevalence but shifting focus and One Health risk factors across 2008–2014 [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background The prevalence of taeniasis in Thailand has decreased over the past six decades. However, it remains a public health concern, particularly in focal areas, especially along the border regions where migration between Thailand and neighboring ...
Pornphutthachat Sota, Kefyalew Addis Alene, Thitima Wongsaroj, Sirikachorn Tangkawattana, Archie C. A. Clements, Banchob Sripa   +5 more
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Comparison of Kato–Katz, PCR and coproantigen for the diagnosis of Taenia solium taeniasis [PDF]

Parasitology, 2023
Four methods were compared for the diagnosis of human taeniasis caused by Taenia solium. Fecal samples from persons living in a T. solium endemic region of Madagascar were examined for taeniid eggs by the Kato–Katz method. Subsequently, samples positive (
Marshall W. Lightowlers, Diana Edithe Andria Mananjara, Mihajamanana Rakotoarinoro, Valisoa C. Rakotoarison, Modestine Raliniaina, Harentsoaniaina Rasamoelina-Andriamanivo, Charles G. Gauci, Abdul Jabbar, Kabemba E. Mwape, Meritxell Donadeu, Noromanana Sylvia Ramiandrasoa, Jose Alphonse Nely   +11 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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Epidemiology of intestinal helminthiasis with an emphasis on taeniasis in Chipata district of the Eastern province of Zambia.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023
BackgroundIntestinal helminth infections are among the most common infections worldwide and have a negative impact on the health, education, nutrition and economic development of affected populations.
Gideon Zulu, Chummy S Sikasunge, Tamara M Welte, Martin C Simuunza, Dominik Stelzle, Veronika Schmidt, Alex Hachangu, Wilbroad Mutale, Maxwell Masuku, Mwelwa Chembensofu, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Kabemba E Mwape, Andrea S Winkler, Isaac K Phiri   +13 more
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Quantitative risk assessment for human Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis exposure through consumption of pork in Mpwapwa District of Dodoma Region, Tanzania [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2023
Background and Aim: Pig farming is a livelihood activity undertaken by many rural communities in Tanzania. However, pigs in rural communities become infected with Taenia solium, a zoonotic parasite leading to porcine cysticercosis (PCC).
Misheck A. Mulilo, Kabemba E. Mwape, Ethel M’kandawire, Ernatus M. Mkupasi   +3 more
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Assessment of Human Taeniasis and Other Intestinal Parasites in Narok County, Kenya. [PDF]

Vet Med Int
Data are sparse on the epidemiological picture of Taenia saginata taeniasis in Kenya. Infections are underreported, and their persistence nonetheless negatively impacts the beef industry.
Oduori DO, Kitala PM, Wachira TM, Mulinge E, Irungu T, Zeyhle E, Ofwete R, Gabriël S, Gathura PB.   +8 more
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Evidence for Transmission of Taenia solium Taeniasis/Cysticercosis in a Rural Area of Northern Rwanda

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the metacestode larval stage (cysticercus) of Taenia solium. In humans, cysticercosis may infect the central nervous system and cause neurocysticercosis, which is responsible for over 50,000 deaths per ...
Lucrecia Acosta Soto, Lucy Anne Parker, Lucy Anne Parker, María José Irisarri-Gutiérrez, María José Irisarri-Gutiérrez, Javier Arturo Bustos, Javier Arturo Bustos, Yesenia Castillo, Erika Perez, Carla Muñoz-Antoli, José Guillermo Esteban, Héctor Hugo García, Héctor Hugo García, Fernando Jorge Bornay-Llinares   +13 more
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Optimal control analysis of Taenia saginata bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2022
Bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis are neglected food-borne diseases that pose challenge to food safety, human health and livelihood of rural livestock farmers.
Joshua A. Mwasunda, Jacob I. Irunde, Damian Kajunguri, Dmitry Kuznetsov   +3 more
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