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

Trop Med Int Health
Abstract 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.
Larkins A, Boyd D, Duangmala V, Insisiengmay B, Chittavong M, Ash A.   +5 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Prevalence and distribution of Taeniasis and Cysticercosis

Makara Journal of Health Research, 2016
Taenia saginata and Taenia solium are found through the whole world, especially in developing countries. These tapeworms live in the small intestines of humans. Cattle and pigs are the intermediate animal hosts. Serious signs and symptoms are found if T.
Widarso H.S Widarso, Sri S Margono, Wilfried H Purba, Rizal Subahar   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Molecular diagnosis of Taenia saginata from two patients in Palestine: two case reports [PDF]

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Background Taeniasis, is a worldwide foodborne zoonotic disease caused by two principal species; Taenia saginata and Taenia solium. The tapeworm infects the intestine causing taeniasis in humans.
Mohammad Asees, Issam Jawabreh, Omar Hamarsheh, Ziad Abdeen, Ayoub Assi, Kifaya Azmi   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Taeniasis/cysticercosis among Family Members in Villages of Jayawijaya District, Papua

Makara Journal of Health Research, 2010
The area of Jayawijaya, including the Subdistricts of Wamena and Assologaima, is a hyperendemic area of taeniasis/cysticercosis. The disease is considered as a household disease because often if one family member is infected with the disease we can also ...
Rizal Subahar, Abdulbar Hamid, Wilfried Purba, Widarso Widarso, Akira Ito, Sri S. Margono   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Impact of Health Education Interventions for Control of <i>Taenia solium</i> Cysticercosis/Taeniasis in Endemic Countries: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Public Health Chall
This 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 ...
Nyangi C, Mkupasi EM, Ngowi HA, Mahonge C, Winkler AS.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

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, Benítez, Washington, Coral Almeida, Marco, Dorny, Pierre, Gabriël, Sarah, Praet, Nicolas   +5 more
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The Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Rwanda: A Scoping Review. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Rwanda is among the African countries affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This scoping review aims to synthesize available information to understand the prevalence, incidence, distribution, morbidity, mortality, and risk factors of NTDs in Rwanda.
Mutsaka-Makuvaza MJ, Binuyo MO, Cyuzuzo C, Igizeneza A, Sinumvayo JP, Ajakaye OG, Enabulele EE, Chinwadzimba Z, Agwu E, Midzi N.   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Assessment of knowledge and practices regarding taeniasis and cysticercosis in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: A cross-sectional study. [PDF]

PLoS One
Phumrattanaprapin W, Tatiya-Apiradee N, Jantaban P, Mahikul W.   +3 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

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
doaj   +1 more source

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Enduring Challenge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Khartoum State, Sudan [PDF]

Journal of Tropical Medicine
Background 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 B.
europepmc   +2 more sources