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Seroprevalence of antibodies (IgG) to Taenia solium among pig rearers and associated risk factors in Jos metropolis, Nigeria.
Seroprevalence of antibodies (IgG) to Taenia solium among pig rearers and associated risk factors in Jos metropolis, Nigeria.
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Journal of infection in developing countries [J Infect Dev Ctries] 2013 Feb 15; Vol. 7 (2), pp. 67-72. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Feb 15. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Introduction: In Nigeria, Taenia solium cysticercosis is a problem in rural areas where most pigs are kept and in urban areas where infected pork can be consumed.<br />Methodology: We performed enzyme linked immunosorbent assays on serum samples collected from pig rearers in Jos, Nigeria, to determine the prevalence of IgG antibodies.<br />Results: Of 125 subjects tested, 12 (9.6%) were positive for T. solium. Seroprevalence did not differ significantly (P>0.05) according to education, age, occupation, study location, gender or whether the subjects consumed pork. However, a statistical difference (P<0.05) in seroprevalence was observed according to type and availability of toilet used, personal hygiene after using the toilet, and type of pig management practiced. Females were about two times more likely to be seroprevalent than males (OR=1.7; 95% CI= 0.43-6.67; P=0.4) and subjects who consumed pork were four times more likely to have anti T. solium antibodies than those who did not eat pork (OR=4.2; 95%CI=0.52-33.57; P=0.2). Those who defecated in the bush were 8.3 times more likely to suffer from T. solium infection than those who used water system toilets (OR=8.3; 95%CI=1.56-43.7; P=0.01). Subjects who did not wash their hands after defecating were 6 times more likely to contract T. solium compared to those who washed their hands with water (OR=5.5; 95% CI=1.39-21.89; P=0.01).<br />Conclusions: Our results show that using a toilet and practicing good personal hygiene can reduce cases of T. solium infection in a community.
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- Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Animal Husbandry
Animals
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Female
Humans
Immunoglobulin G blood
Male
Middle Aged
Nigeria epidemiology
Risk Factors
Rural Population
Seroepidemiologic Studies
Swine
Young Adult
Agriculture
Antibodies, Helminth blood
Taenia solium immunology
Taeniasis epidemiology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1972-2680
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of infection in developing countries
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23416651
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.2309