From laboratory to clinical practice: an update of the immunological and molecular tools for neurocysticercosis diagnosis

LM Toribio, JA Bustos, HH Garcia - Frontiers in Parasitology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is caused by the invasion of Taenia solium larvae in the central
nervous system (CNS) and stands as the predominant cause of epilepsy and other …

Antibody Banding Patterns on the Enzyme-Linked Immunoelectrotransfer Blot (EITB) Assay Clearly Discriminate Viable Cysticercosis in Naturally Infected Pigs

G Arroyo, AG Lescano, CM Gavidia, T Lopez-Urbina… - Pathogens, 2023 - mdpi.com
Enzyme-linked immunoelectrotransfer blot (EITB) detects antibodies against seven Taenia
solium larvae antigens in three protein families (GP50, T24/42, and 8-kDa) with different …

Taenia solium Cysticercosis and Taeniosis Reporting in the Current Medical and Veterinary Diseases Reporting Systems in Tanzania: A Cross‐Sectional Study

F Mlowe, J Mlangwa, E Mkupasi… - Veterinary Medicine …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Taenia solium cysticercosis and taeniosis (TSCT) are two forms of a zoonotic disease
caused by T. solium tapeworm. Towards promotion of a One Health approach to the control …

Assessment of compliance with Good Agricultural Practices in pig farming in Mpwapwa and Mbulu districts, Tanzania

C Nonga, I Zacharia, E Mkupasi… - Cogent Food & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
A cross-sectional study was conducted between February and May 2022 to explore the pig
farming practices and assess their compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and …

Effects of a Digital Health Literacy Intervention on Porcine Cysticercosis Prevalence and Associated Household Practices in Iringa District, Tanzania

F Kajuna, B Mwang'onde, C Holst, B Ngowi, F Sukums… - Pathogens, 2023 - mdpi.com
Digital health is considered an opportunity to engage a wider community in disease control
for public health. It has been used in healthcare consultation, in medical treatments and in …

Unraveling the Enigma: Navigating Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurocysticercosis–A Thorough Exploration Review

BJ Mwang'onde - Medical Research Archives, 2024 - esmed.org
Background: Neurocysticercosis, caused by the larvae of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium,
presents a unique challenge to public health, particularly in low-and middle-income …

[PDF][PDF] Zoonotic parasites and food safety: the case of Taenia solium

A Khan, MA Alvi, S Haq, MF Khan, AW Jan… - RAO ZAHID ABBAS …, 2023 - researchgate.net
This study provided a comprehensive overview of the zoonotic parasite Taenia solium,
focusing on its biology, transmission, public health impact and control measures. Taenia …