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The Prevalence of Porcine Cysticercosis and Risk Factors for Taeniasis in Iringa Rural District

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The present study aimed at determining the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors for taeniosis in Iringa rural. A total of 110 households rearing pigs from sixteen villages were involved in a survey in which 308 pigs were examined for Cysticercus cysts by antemortem and postmortem methods. The risk factors for taeniosis were assessed and evaluated through questionnaires, interviews and by direct observation. Of 308 pigs examined by lingual palpation, 23 (7.5%, p

Source: International Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances

DOI: 10.19026/ijava.5.5606

Authors: C. Yohana, C.J. Mwita, G. Nkwengulila, C.J. Mwita

Institution: University of Dar es Salaam

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2184778296

FWCI: 0.542

Cites: 15

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10