Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis: From parasite biology and immunology to diagnosis and control
MA Dixon, P Winskill, WE Harrison… - Advances in Parasitology, 2021 - Elsevier
Infection with the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) is responsible for a substantial global
burden of disease, not only restricted to its impact on human health, but also resulting in a …
burden of disease, not only restricted to its impact on human health, but also resulting in a …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of porcine cysticercosis in eastern and southern Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis
Taenia solium cysticercosis is the most common cause of acquired epilepsy in pig-raising
and pork-consuming parts of Africa, Latin America, and Asia. This review aimed to …
and pork-consuming parts of Africa, Latin America, and Asia. This review aimed to …
[HTML][HTML] Insights into the diagnosis, vaccines, and control of Taenia solium, a zoonotic, neglected parasite
Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis (TSTC) is a foodborne, zoonotic neglected tropical
disease affecting predominately low-and middle-income countries. Humans are definitive …
disease affecting predominately low-and middle-income countries. Humans are definitive …
Prevalence of swine gastrointestinal parasites in Nyagatare district, Rwanda
While pig farming has been growing rapidly in Rwanda, its potential contribution to the
prevalence of zoonotic infections is not well known. Pig production is usually affected by …
prevalence of zoonotic infections is not well known. Pig production is usually affected by …
[HTML][HTML] Evidence for Transmission of Taenia solium Taeniasis/Cysticercosis in a Rural Area of Northern Rwanda
L Acosta Soto, LA Parker… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the metacestode larval stage (cysticercus) of
Taenia solium. In humans, cysticercosis may infect the central nervous system and cause …
Taenia solium. In humans, cysticercosis may infect the central nervous system and cause …
[HTML][HTML] The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda
E Uwibambe, A Shyaka, E Niyotwagira… - PLOS Neglected …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
The pork tapeworm Taenia solium causes human taeniasis and cysticercosis when ingested
as viable cysts and eggs, respectively. Despite its high health burden in low-income …
as viable cysts and eggs, respectively. Despite its high health burden in low-income …
[HTML][HTML] Using a value chain approach to map the pig production system in Rwanda, its governance, and sanitary risks
Rwanda has a fast growing pig production sector projected to continue expansion, due to
rising local and regional demand. We undertook a value chain analysis to establish the …
rising local and regional demand. We undertook a value chain analysis to establish the …
Parasitic causes of meat and organs in cattle at four slaughterhouses in Sistan‐Baluchestan Province, Southeastern Iran between 2008 and 2016
J Khedri, MH Radfar, B Nikbakht… - Veterinary Medicine …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract This 8‐year (from 2008 to 2016) retrospective study calculated the percentage of
carcass and organ (lung and liver) condemnations and estimated the direct financial costs at …
carcass and organ (lung and liver) condemnations and estimated the direct financial costs at …
[HTML][HTML] Maximising Societal Benefit From the Control of Neglected Zoonoses: Identifying Synergies and Trade-Offs in the Control of Taenia solium
C Soare, A Garcia-Ara, A Seguino, M Uys… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Interventions to control or eradicate neglected zoonoses are generally paid for through the
public purse and when these interventions focus on the animal hosts, they are often …
public purse and when these interventions focus on the animal hosts, they are often …
Rwanda One Health Achievements and Challenges: The Final Push Toward Policy Implementation
A Shyaka, G Igihozo, M Tegli… - One Health …, 2024 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Abstract The Rwanda Government has adopted the One Health (OH) approach to ensure
optimal preparedness and response to complex health challenges. Despite the approach …
optimal preparedness and response to complex health challenges. Despite the approach …