Low Prevalence of Cysticercosis and Trichinella Infection in Pigs in Rural Cambodia.

ABSTRACT: Cysticercosis and Trichinella spp. infection are parasitic zoonoses prevalent among pigs in Southeast Asia, where pork is the most important source of meat. In rural Cambodia, many pigs are raised extensively in family backyards, and information regarding the prevalence in rural small-scale pig production is very limited. This study was conducted in four provinces in north-eastern Cambodia to determine the seroprevalence of porcine cysticercosis and Trichinella spp. infection in rural villages, and to identify possible risk factors. Only households with less than 10 pigs above three months old were eligible. In total, 139 households participated, and 242 blood samples were collected. Farmers were interviewed about food and hygiene habits, disease knowledge and practices. The serum samples

SUBMITTER: Soderberg R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8293377 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature