Spatial clustering of porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu district, northern Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Porcine cysticercosis is caused by a zoonotic tapeworm, Taenia solium, which causes serious disease syndromes in human. Effective control of the parasite requires knowledge on the burden and pattern of the infections in order to properly direct limited resources. The objective of this study was to establish the spatial distribution of porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu district, northern Tanzania, to guide control strategies.

Methodology/principal findings

This study is a secondary analysis of data collected during the baseline and follow-up periods of a randomized community trial aiming at reducing the incidence rate of porcine cysticercosis through an educational program. At baseline, 784 randomly selected pig-keeping households located in 42 villages in 14 wards we

SUBMITTER: Ngowi HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2850315 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature