Porcine cysticercosis in slaughtered pigs and factors related to Taenia solium transmission amongst abattoir workers in Ibadan, Nigeria

INTRODUCTION: Porcine cysticercosis is under-reported particularly in Nigeria, despite the reportedly high prevalence of epilepsy and associated life-threatening health implications. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and factors related to Taenia solium tran...

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Main Authors: Hezekiah Kehinde Adesokan, Fiyinfoluwa Adedolapo Adeoye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2019-03-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/32/145/pdf/145.pdf