Nationwide spatial dynamics of taeniasis in Thailand: declining prevalence but shifting focus and One Health risk factors across 2008–2014 [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground 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 +5 more
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Taeniasis in Karangasem Regency, Bali [PDF]
WMJ (Warmadewa Medical Journal), 2018 Taeniasis is an infectious disease caused by the tapeworm Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm), Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), and Taenia asiatica (Asian tapeworm).
Ni Wayan Winianti +5 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 +3 more
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Taeniasis, a neglected tropical disease, from Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran [PDF]
The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and TechnologyThe World Health Organization (WHO) reports that human taeniasis is a neglected tropical disease. It has a worldwide distribution, even in developed countries. Three species of Taenia (Tania saginata, Taenia solium, and Taenia asiatica) can infect humans.
Mahdi khoshsima shahraki +4 more
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Taeniasis among Refugees Living on Thailand–Myanmar Border, 2012
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2015 We tested refugee camp residents on the Thailand–Myanmar border for Taenia solium infection. Taeniasis prevalence was consistent with that for other disease-endemic regions, but seropositivity indicating T. solium taeniasis was rare.
Ellen J. McCleery +12 more
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Advances in Difference Equations, 2021 Taeniasis and cysticercosis pose a significant challenge to food safety and public health. Cysticercosis reduces the market value for pigs and cattle by making pork and beef unsafe for consumption. In this paper, a mathematical model for the transmission
Joshua A. Mwasunda +3 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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Taeniasis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment – a systematic review
Journal of Education, Health and SportHuman taeniasis is caused by infection with one of three Taenia species: Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, and Taenia asiatica. It is a parasitic disease that remains a public health concern in endemic regions. This systematic review examines the clinical
Agnieszka Napieralska +9 more
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Enduring Challenge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Khartoum State, Sudan. [PDF]
J Trop MedBackground Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) disproportionately affect impoverished populations in tropical regions. Despite their significant health burden, data on NTD prevalence and distribution are limited in many areas, including Khartoum State, Sudan.
Rahamtalla BM.
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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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