Human cysticercosis in Southeastern Cote d'Ivoire: Seroprevalence and risk factors in two rural departments.

ABSTRACT: Cysticercosis is a parasitic disease caused by Taenia solium, primarily transmitted via fecal-oral route. It is a public health concern because it contributes to increasing morbidity of epilepsy. Its true prevalence remains largely unknown in Côte d'Ivoire. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of cysticercosis in rural southeastern Côte d'Ivoire and identify risk factors. Two cross-sectional cluster sample surveys were conducted in villages in the departments of Dabou and Agboville. Data on socio-demographic, neurological history, knowledge about taeniasis/cysticercosis complex and hygiene behaviors' were collected. A blood sample was collected for serological analysis to detect anti-cysticercosis immunoglobulin G antibodies by ELISA and EITB. The Stata survey command was used f

SUBMITTER: Soumahoro MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668508 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature