Epidemiology of taeniosis/cysticercosis in Europe, a systematic review: Western Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Taenia solium and Taenia saginata are zoonotic parasites of public health importance. Data on their occurrence in humans and animals in western Europe are incomplete and fragmented. In this study, we aimed to update the current knowledge on the epidemiology of these parasites in this region.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of scientific and grey literature published from 1990 to 2015 on the epidemiology of T. saginata and T. solium in humans and animals. Additionally, data about disease occurrence were actively sought by contacting local experts in the different countries.

Results

Taeniosis cases were found in twelve out of eighteen countries in western Europe. No cases were identified in Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland

SUBMITTER: Laranjo-Gonzalez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5521153 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature