Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: a systematic review of the distribution in the Americas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The distribution of Taenia saginata in the Americas is unclear. Establishing the distribution, economic burden, and potentials for control of bovine cysticercosis is increasingly important due to the growing demand for beef. This paper aims to take the first step and reviews the recent distribution of T. saginata taeniosis and bovine cysticercosis on a national level within the Americas.

Methods

We undertook a systematic review of published and grey literature for information on the occurrence, prevalence, and geographical distribution of bovine cysticercosis and human taeniosis in the 54 countries and territories of the Americas between January 1st, 1990 and December 31st, 2017. Data on bovine cysticercosis from OIE reports from 1994 to 2005 were also included.

SUBMITTER: Braae UC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6149206 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature