J M Akoko
Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya
Akoko, J M; MacLeod, E; Thomas, L F; Alarcon, P; Kang'Ethe, E; Kivali, V; Muloi, D; Muinde, P; Murungi, M K; Gachoya, J M; Fèvre, E M
Authors
E MacLeod
L F Thomas
P Alarcon
E Kang'Ethe
V Kivali
D Muloi
P Muinde
M K Murungi
J M Gachoya
E M Fèvre
Abstract
Taenia solium a zoonotic tapeworm, responsible for neurocysticercosis in humans is a major public health threat, being a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in endemic regions. Eastern and southern African nations have experienced a recent rapid growth in pig production, including small-scale, free-range systems, with an accompanying increased risk of T. solium transmission. Seven hundred blood samples were collected from randomly selected pigs presented for slaughter at one of the largest porcine abattoir supplying unprocessed pork to Nairobi city and its surroundings. The samples were tested using an antigen ELISA to determine the prevalence of infection with Taenia spp.
Citation
Akoko, J. M., MacLeod, E., Thomas, L. F., Alarcon, P., Kang'Ethe, E., Kivali, V., …Fèvre, E. M. (in press). Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2019.e00093
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
Deposit Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
Journal | Parasite Epidemiology and Control |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 4 |
Pages | e00093 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2019.e00093 |
Public URL | https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1383563 |
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