A cross-sectional study of Taenia solium in a multiple taeniid-endemic region reveals competition may be protective.
We conducted cross-sectional surveys for taeniasis and cysticercosis in humans, pigs, and dogs in four northern provinces of Laos. Human cysticercosis and taeniasis prevalence was 2.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.4-3.0%) and 8.4% (95% CI = 6.9-9.9%), respectively. Eating uncooked beef, being m...
Main Authors: | Conlan, J, Vongxay, K, Khamlome, B, Dorny, P, Sripa, B, Elliot, A, Blacksell, S, Fenwick, S, Thompson, R |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2012
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