Systematic review of the effectiveness of selected drugs for preventive chemotherapy for Taenia solium taeniasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preventive chemotherapy is a useful tool for the control of Taenia solium taeniasis and cysticercosis. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness and safety of different drugs in preventive chemotherapy for T. solium taeniasis in endemic populations.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted of controlled and uncontrolled studies, assessing the efficacy and adverse effects (among other outcomes) of albendazole, niclosamide and/or praziquantel for preventive chemotherapy of T. solium taeniasis. A comprehensive search was conducted for published and unpublished studies. Two reviewers screened articles, completed the data extraction and assessment of risk of bias. A meta-analysis of cure rate and relative reduc

SUBMITTER: Haby MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6964831 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature