Effect of Community Health Education Intervention on Prevalence and Pig Farmers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Porcine Cysticercosis in Selected Areas of Tanzania. [PDF]
Vet Med IntPorcine cysticercosis (PCC) is a food‐borne zoonotic disease prevalent in resource‐poor rural communities with free‐range pig management systems and low sanitation practices. Various prevention and control strategies have been implemented in Tanzania, with this study highlighting the importance of community‐based health education in controlling the ...
Wilson C +7 more
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Tapeworm-Induced Eosinophilic Colitis: A Case Report. [PDF]
Case Rep Gastrointest MedEosinophilic colitis is a rare gastrointestinal (GI) pathology characterised by abnormal eosinophilic infiltration into the digestive tract’s mucosa. It can present as a primary disorder or as a secondary manifestation, with a wide range of clinical presentations, necessitating a broad differential diagnosis by clinicians.
Suleman M +6 more
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of bovine cysticercosis in Brazil : current knowledge and way forward [PDF]
, 2020 Background Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis has been well studied in several countries. Brazil is one of the most important beef exporting countries and has one of the highest cattle population size in the world.
Gabriël, Sarah +2 more
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Stability and bifurcation analysis of a Taenia saginata model with control measures
Results in Control and Optimization, 2023 Bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis are neglected diseases caused by the beef tapeworm Taenia saginata. These diseases affect both human and animal health, rural livestock producers’ livelihoods, and the economies of the nations.
Joshua A. Mwasunda, Jacob I. Irunde
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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 +3 more
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Genetic variability of Taenia saginata inferred from mitochondrial DNA sequences [PDF]
, 2015 Taenia saginata is an important tapeworm, infecting humans in many parts of the world. The present study was undertaken to identify inter- and intraspecific variation of T.
Babaei, Z. +5 more
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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]
, 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.
Alexander +26 more
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Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Helminthiases in a Remote Area of Central Madagascar. [PDF]
J Trop MedBackground Schistosomiasis and intestinal helminthiases are significant public health issues that severely impact the development of children and adolescents in impoverished regions, such as the rural village of Soavinarivo in central Madagascar. These issues are often associated with deficient hygienic and sanitary conditions.
Tapia-Veloz G +7 more
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Mapping occurrence of Taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis and areas at risk of porcine cysticercosis in Central America and the Caribbean basin [PDF]
, 2017 Background: This study aimed to map the occurrence of Taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis at national level within Central America and the Caribbean basin, and to map the distribution of porcine cysticercosis at first-level administrative subdivision ...
Braae, Uffe Christian +4 more
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Assessing the impact of intervention strategies against Taenia solium cysticercosis using the EPICYST transmission model [PDF]
, 2017 Background The pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, and associated human infections, taeniasis, cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis, are serious public health problems, especially in developing countries.
Abela-Ridder, B +5 more
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