Risk factors for the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania

Ngowi, Helena; Kassuku, A.A.; Maeda, G.E.; Boa, M.E.; Carabin, Hélène; Willingham, A. L.

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.01.015

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“…The prevalence of cysticercosis determined for Angónia (17.9 %) corresponds almost exactly with the prevalence found for the Mbuli district in Tanzania by lingual examination of pigs, where the farming system is virtually identical 6 . That study showed that villages where latrines were used and/or pigs were kept confined had a much lower prevalence of cysticercosis 6 .…”

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“…That study showed that villages where latrines were used and/or pigs were kept confined had a much lower prevalence of cysticercosis 6 . In the present study, a questionnaire survey conducted among farmers showed that the percentage of households with latrines was 78.1 % in Boane and 97.…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Both of these diseases are best controlled by keeping pigs permanently confined [6][7][8] , but confining pigs not only places the responsibility of feeding the pigs on the owner, it also poses hygienic problems that, among other things, favour infestation with ecto-and endoparasites. The 2 districts were chosen with a view to comparing the health status of pigs in a completely traditional free-range system with pigs in a semi-urban situation where they are kept confined most of the time.…”

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A pilot study of common health problems in smallholder pigs in Angónia and Boane districts, Mozambique

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Sitoe

Afonso

et al. 2011

J. S. Afr. Vet. Assoc.

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Apilot survey was conducted in 2 districts in Mozambique to determine the most important health problems facing smallholder pig producers. While African swine fever is the most serious disease that affects pigs at all levels of production in Mozambique, it is likely that productivity is reduced by the presence of mange and gastrointestinal parasites, while in traditional systems the conditions are favourable for the development of porcine cysticercosis caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium, which poses a health risk to communities. Results of the pilot survey confirmed that, with the exception of African swine fever, ecto- and endoparasites are probably the most important health risks for producers. Porcine cysticercosis is more prevalent among pigs in traditional, free-ranging systems, while mange becomes a serious factor when pigs are permanently confined

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A pilot study of common health problems in smallholder pigs in Angónia and Boane districts, Mozambique

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Sitoe

Afonso

et al. 2011

J. S. Afr. Vet. Assoc.

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“…26 Similarly, the decline in T. solium infections in parts of Europe over the past century was because of improved public sanitation, rather than to specifically targeted control measures. 27 From the initial survey, our study found that 98-99% of farmers had a working latrine, that 98-100% of farmers with latrines used it every time they defecated, and that 88-99% of their children used the latrine every time they defecated.…”

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Evaluating the Efficacy of Teaching Methods Regarding Prevention of Human Epilepsy Caused by Taenia solium Neurocysticercosis in Western Kenya

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Dewey²,

Levy³

et al. 2010

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract. Taenia solium neurocysticercosis is a major cause of adult-onset epilepsy in developing countries. A questionnaire was administered to 282 Kenyan farmers, followed by a workshop, a second questionnaire, one-on-one training, and a third questionnaire. People who attended workshops were more likely to know how T. solium causes epilepsy in humans in the third visit than the second ( P = 0.001). The likelihood that farmers would tether their pigs 100% of the time, limiting exposure to tapeworm eggs, increased after the first ( P < 0.001) and second visits ( P < 0.001). Farmers were more likely to have heard of Cysticercus cellulosae in the second ( P = 0.001) and third visits ( P = 0.007), and to know how pigs acquire infection in the second ( P = 0.03) and third visits ( P = 0.003). Farmers with at least a grade 8 education were more likely to know how T. solium is transmitted to humans in the second ( P = 0.001) and third visits ( P = 0.009), and were more likely to understand the relationship between epilepsy and T. solium in the second ( P = 0.03) and third visits ( P = 0.03). Grade 8 education may enhance learning from written material. Workshops followed by individual on-farm training enhanced knowledge acquisition and behavior changes. Training local government extension workers contributed to the sustainability of this project.

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“…A few farmers also mentioned either repairing or building pit latrines for the family to use. One study found that the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis was higher in pigs reared in households lacking latrines than pigs raised in households that had latrines (Ngowi et al, 2004). Similarly, the decline in T. solium infections in parts of Europe over the past century was due to improved public sanitation, rather than any specifically targeted control measures (Mahajan, 1982).…”

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Educating People Participating in the Pig Industry to Reduce Epilepsy due to Taenia Solium

Dewey¹,

Mutua²,

Levy³

et al. 2011

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Risk factors for the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania

Cited by 94 publications

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A pilot study of common health problems in smallholder pigs in Angónia and Boane districts, Mozambique

A pilot study of common health problems in smallholder pigs in Angónia and Boane districts, Mozambique

Evaluating the Efficacy of Teaching Methods Regarding Prevention of Human Epilepsy Caused by Taenia solium Neurocysticercosis in Western Kenya

Educating People Participating in the Pig Industry to Reduce Epilepsy due to Taenia Solium

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