Confirmation by necropsy of a high prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in a rural district of Madagascar

Confirmation by necropsy of a high prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in a rural district of Madagascar

Neurocysticercosis is recognized as an important health issue in the Malagasy population. To date, investigations into prevalence of infection with the causative agent, Taenia solium, in the parasite's natural animal intermediate hosts, have relied on serological methods which have been found t...

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Main Authors: Diana Edithe Andria Mananjara, Mihajamanana Rakotoarinoro, Valisoa C. Rakotoarison, Modestine Raliniaina, Nivohanitra P. Razafindraibe, Claudia Ravonirina, Tantely Randriamparany, Harentsoaniaina Rasamoelina-Andriamanivo, Raphaël Rakotozandrindrainy, Eric Cardinale, Marshall W. Lightowlers, Meritxell Donadeu, Kabemba E. Mwape
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2023-08-01
Series:Parasitology
Subjects:
cysticercosis
Madagascar
necropsy
pig
prevalence
Taenia solium
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0031182023000653/type/journal_article

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