Risk-based inspection as a cost-effective strategy to reduce human exposure to cysticerci of Taenia saginata in low-prevalence settings
(2018)
Journal Article
Prakashbabu, B. C., Marshall, L. R., Crotta, M., Gilbert, W., Johnson, J. C., Alban, L., & Guitian, J. (2018). Risk-based inspection as a cost-effective strategy to reduce human exposure to cysticerci of Taenia saginata in low-prevalence settings. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-018-2839-z
Taenia saginata cysticercus is the larval stage of the zoonotic parasite Taenia saginata, with a life-cycle involving both cattle and humans. The public health impact is considered low. The current surveillance system, based on post-mortem inspection... Read More about Risk-based inspection as a cost-effective strategy to reduce human exposure to cysticerci of Taenia saginata in low-prevalence settings.