Risk-based inspection as a cost-effective strategy to reduce human exposure to cysticerci of Taenia saginata in low-prevalence settings

Prakashbabu, B C; Marshall, L R; Crotta, M; Gilbert, W; Johnson, J C; Alban, L; Guitian, J

Abstract

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 of carcasses has low sensitivity and leads to considerable economic burden. Therefore, in the interests of public health and food production efficiency, this study aims to explore the potential of risk-based and cost-effective meat inspection activities for the detection and control of T. saginata cysticercus in low prevalence settings.

Citation

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

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 9, 2018
• Publication Date: Apr 19, 2018
• Deposit Date: May 11, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: May 14, 2018
• Journal: Parasites & Vectors
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Pages: 257
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-018-2839-z
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1387572