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Confirmation by necropsy of a high prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in a rural district of Madagascar.

Authors :
Mananjara DEA
Rakotoarinoro M
Rakotoarison VC
Raliniaina M
Razafindraibe NP
Ravonirina C
Randriamparany T
Rasamoelina-Andriamanivo H
Rakotozandrindrainy R
Cardinale E
Lightowlers MW
Donadeu M
Mwape KE
Source :
Parasitology [Parasitology] 2023 Aug; Vol. 150 (9), pp. 852-857. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 07.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Neurocysticercosis is recognized as an important health issue in the Malagasy population. To date, investigations into prevalence of infection with the causative agent, Taenia solium , in the parasite's natural animal intermediate hosts, have relied on serological methods which have been found to be non-specific. We determined the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis among pigs from a contiguous area of the Betafo and Mandoto administrative districts, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar. One hundred and four slaughter-weight pigs were examined by detailed necropsy examination including slicing of the heart, tongue, masseter muscles, diaphragm and carcase musculature. Thirty-seven animals (35.6%) were found infected with T. solium , representing one of the highest rates of infection ever reported, worldwide. These findings highlight the importance of T. solium in Madagascar and support the need for increased efforts to prevent the parasite's transmission to reduce its burden on the health of the Malagasy population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1469-8161
Volume :
150
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Parasitology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37496390
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182023000653