Risk factors and prevalence of taeniasis among the Karen people of Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, Thailand [PDF]
Parasite, 2021 Taeniasis remains a prevalent public health problem in Thailand. National helminthiasis surveys report only the incidence of Taenia spp. eggs. The ability to differentiate Taenia species using morphological and molecular techniques is vital for ...
Kusolsuk Teera +11 more
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Assessment of knowledge and practices regarding taeniasis and cysticercosis in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand: A cross-sectional study. [PDF]
PLoS OneBackground Taeniasis and cysticercosis are parasitic infections caused by Taenia spp., mainly transmitted through the consumption of undercooked pork.
Phumrattanaprapin W +3 more
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Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis in Guatemala: a prevalent public health problem?
Pathogens and Global Health, 2022 In Guatemala, neurocysticercosis (NCC) was first recognized in 1940; since then, cases of NCC have been reported in all Guatemalan departments. However, epidemiological studies on Taenia solium infections are scarce and most information remains ...
Roderico Hernández-Chea +6 more
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A Marked Decline in Taenia solium Taeniasis and Cysticercosis Infections in China: Possible Reasons from the Ecological Determinants Perspective [PDF]
Zoonoses, 2023 Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis is an important global food-borne infectious disease transmitted between humans and pigs. According to both national surveys and field investigations, the prevalence of the disease in China has significantly ...
Junqiang Li +9 more
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Addendum: Evidence for transmission of Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis in a rural area of Northern Rwanda [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceLucrecia Acosta Soto +13 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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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Taeniasis in Pakistan
Diseases, 2023 Taeniasis is a neglected zoonotic disease responsible for serious health disorders, such as seizures, and may even cause death. Humans are the definitive host for the three species Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), T.
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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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My experience on taeniasis and neurocysticercosis
Tropical Parasitology, 2021 Taeniasis and neurocysticercosis (NCC) are major public health problems in developing countries. NCC is the leading cause of community-acquired active epilepsy.
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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.
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