How to eliminate taeniasis/cysticercosis: porcine vaccination and human chemotherapy (Part 2).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of effective vaccines against pig cysticercosis and mass chemotherapy against pig cysticercosis and human taeniasis have shown the feasibility of interrupting the parasite's life cycle in endemic areas.

Methods

A mathematical model that divides the population into susceptible, infected, and vaccinated individuals is formulated. The model is based upon the life cycle of the parasite. Computer numerical simulation experiments to evaluate the impact of pig vaccination under different vaccination schedules, and combined intervention strategies including pig vaccination and anthelmintic treatment against human taeniasis are carried out.

Results

Vaccination against either pig cysticercosis or against human taeniasis will influence the transmission

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Torres NY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6390339 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature