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CystiSim : an agent-based model for Taenia solium transmission and control [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Taenia solium taeniosis/cysticercosis was declared eradicable by the International Task Force for Disease Eradication in 1993, but remains a neglected zoonosis.
Braae, Uffe Christian   +7 more
core   +5 more sources

Investigation of the Occurrence of Zoonotic Intestinal Parasites along the Karmanasa River Bank in Lalitpur, Nepal

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2025.
Summary • Twenty‐one intestinal zoonotic parasites out of 28 were detected. • Parasitic burden measured by eggs per gram (EPG) was heavy on the river bank. • Cross‐transmission of intestinal parasites among co‐habiting animals may occur. ABSTRACT Introduction Increasing urbanization has particularly affected rivers and their outer edges in cities ...
Roshan Babu Adhikari   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and risk factors for porcine cysticercosis in rural communities of eastern Minas Gerais, Brazil

open access: yesPesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
: 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
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and Distribution of Taeniasis and Cysticercosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
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.
Margono, S. S. (Sri)   +3 more
core  

Progress on the development of rapid diagnostic tests for foodborne neglected zoonotic helminthiases : a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background: Foodborne Neglected Zoonotic Helminths (FNZH) are parasites of both economic and public health importance. They include Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, Echinococcus multilocularis and Foodborne trematodes (FBT).
Chabala, Chishala   +9 more
core   +1 more source

High Intestinal Parasite Contamination in Raw Vegetables Sold in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

open access: yesJournal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Objectives: Fresh vegetables are crucial for a healthy diet, providing the body with essential supplements. Intestinal parasites/commensals are transmitted primarily through the consumption of raw contaminated vegetables. This study aimed to investigate intestinal parasite/commensal contamination in randomly selected common and representative fresh ...
Zainuddin Ansari   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

HDP2: a ribosomal DNA (NTS-ETS) sequence as a target for species-specific molecular diagnosis of intestinal taeniasis in humans

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Taenia solium, T. asiatica and T. saginata tapeworms cause human taeniasis and are the origin of porcine and bovine cysticercosis. Furthermore, T.
María D. Flores   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Human Parasitic Infections in Bali : a Review [PDF]

open access: yes, 1989
Parasitic infections in humans in Bali are well documented, especially in the population who lived in rural areas. The most common infections are those of the soil-transmitted helminthiasis which are caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura ...
Sutisna, P. (Putu)
core  

Development of a health education intervention strategy using an implementation research method to control taeniasis and cysticercosis in Burkina Faso [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: Taeniasis and cysticercosis are two diseases caused by Taenia solium, a parasite transmitted between humans and pigs, leading to considerable economic loss and disabilities.
Carabin, Hélène   +10 more
core   +2 more sources

Impact of Educational Intervention on Hygiene Knowledge and Practices of Sanitation Workers Globally: A Systematic Review

open access: yesScientifica, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Sanitation workers are also known as ‘garbage workers’ who play a significant role in the sanitation chain. For many generations, sanitation workers’ level of knowledge regarding hygiene practices remains low due to a lack of educational programs on hygiene.
Alive Ntunja   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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