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: Cysticercosis is caused by Taenia solium, a parasitic zoonosis that affects human and pigs raised free-range in developing countries. The epidemiology of the taeniosis cysticercosis complex in Brazil is poorly understood especially when it comes to ...
Emilio C. Acevedo-Nieto +6 more
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Diseases caused by parasites are a global public health problem. Due to their heterogeneity and diversity, they can affect various hosts, and some diseases are considered zoonotic. Therapeutic control in parasitic diseases has lost its effectiveness over the last decades.
José Roberto Vargas-Villanueva +5 more
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Risk factors associated with taeniasis-cysticercosis in Lagamar, Minas Gerais State, Brazil
An epidemiological survey was carried out in 3,344 people of an urban town in Lagamar, Minas Gerais, Brazil - during 1992-1993, to evaluate the main risk factors related to taeniasis and cysticercosis.
Mario León Silva-Vergara +7 more
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Taeniasis: An Unusual Presentation
We report a case of 45-year-old male presenting with the history of nasal expulsion of segments of Taenia saginata. This route of expulsion is a rare occurrence. The report stresses this unusual presentation of taeniasis in endemic region.
Shobha Prasada +2 more
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*CI = confidence interval.Seroprevalence of positive serology for antibodies against Taenia solium taeniasis (EITB rES33) by taeniasis status.
Luz M. Moyano (292671) +8 more
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Investigating a hyper-endemic focus of Taenia solium in northern Lao PDR
Background The Taenia solium cysticercosis-taeniasis complex is a Neglected Tropical Disease of significant public health importance in many impoverished communities worldwide.
Anna Okello +7 more
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Neurocysticercosis: Current Perspectives on Diagnosis and Management
Porcine cysticercosis, human taeniasis, and (neuro)cysticercosis are endemic in many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where they present a significant health burden to affected communities.
Caitlin Butala +6 more
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Background Food‐borne diseases are significant threats to global public health, particularly in developing countries such as Bangladesh, where zoonotic food‐borne pathogens cause substantial illnesses, death, and economic losses. Objective This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of livestock farmers in Bangladesh toward
Md Jisan Ahmed +13 more
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Prevalence and distribution of Taeniasis and Cysticercosis
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 +3 more
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This community‐based cross‐sectional study assessed knowledge, practices, and sociodemographic factors related to Taenia saginata taeniasis and bovine cysticercosis among pastoral community members in Narok County, Kenya (no infection measurement was conducted).
D. O. Oduori +6 more
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