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Epidemiological tools for effective surveillance of porcine cysticercosis in Africa [PDF]
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Farougou, S. +4 more
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Development of a species-specific coproantigen ELISA for human taenia solium taeniasis [PDF]
Taenia solium causes human neurocysticercosis and is endemic in underdeveloped countries where backyard pig keeping is common. Microscopic fecal diagnostic methods for human T.
Allan, JC +7 more
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The spatial ecology of free-ranging domestic pigs (Sus scrofa) in western Kenya [PDF]
Background In many parts of the developing world, pigs are kept under low-input systems where they roam freely to scavenge food. These systems allow poor farmers the opportunity to enter into livestock keeping without large capital investments.
Cook, Elizabeth A. +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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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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: 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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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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Background Informal livestock slaughter is a common and legal practice in South Africa. It is performed by untrained community members permitted for cultural and religious purposes and for weddings, funerals, and subsistence. It is exempted from official meat inspection.
Gillian Declercq +3 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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Epidemiology, impact and control of bovine cysticercosis in Europe : a systematic review [PDF]
Background: Bovine cysticercosis in Europe has been known for centuries but the data showing the occurrence of this zoonosis are scarce. The aim of this paper is to review and present the current knowledge on bovine cysticercosis in Europe.
Allepuz, Alberto +4 more
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