An epidemiological survey of porcine cysticercosis in Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

An epidemiological survey of porcine cysticercosis in Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

Porcine cysticercosis (PC) caused by Taenia solium larvae is continuing being important zoonotic disease in many developing countries. It poses a serious public health risk and leads to economic losses to pig production industry. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and risk factor...

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Main Authors: Seria M. Shonyela, Ernatus M. Mkupasi, Sikasunge C. Sikalizyo, Evance M. Kabemba, Helena A. Ngowi, Isaac Phiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-11-01
Series:Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Subjects:
Taenia solium cysticercosis
Prevalence
Risk factors
Pig management
Nyasa, Tanzania
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405673117300375

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