Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya
Three hundred forty-three pigs slaughtered and marketed in western Kenya were subjected to lingual examination and HP10 Ag-ELISA for the serological detection of Taenia solium antigen. When estimates were adjusted for the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic assays, prevalence of T. solium...
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| author | Thomas, Lian F. Harrison, L.J.S. Toye, Philip G. Glanville, William A. de Cook, Elizabeth A.J. Wamae, C.N. Fèvre, Eric M. |
| author_browse | Cook, Elizabeth A.J. Fèvre, Eric M. Glanville, William A. de Harrison, L.J.S. Thomas, Lian F. Toye, Philip G. Wamae, C.N. |
| author_facet | Thomas, Lian F. Harrison, L.J.S. Toye, Philip G. Glanville, William A. de Cook, Elizabeth A.J. Wamae, C.N. Fèvre, Eric M. |
| author_sort | Thomas, Lian F. |
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| description | Three hundred forty-three pigs slaughtered and marketed in western Kenya were subjected to lingual examination and HP10 Ag-ELISA for the serological detection of Taenia solium antigen. When estimates were adjusted for the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic assays, prevalence of T. solium cysticercosis estimated by lingual exam and HP10 Ag-ELISA was between 34.4 % (95 % confidence interval (CI) 19.4–49.4 %) and 37.6 % (95 % CI 29.3–45.9 %), respectively. All pigs, however, were reported to have passed routine meat inspection. Since T. solium poses a serious threat to public health, these results, if confirmed, indicate that the introduction of control strategies may be appropriate to ensure the safety of pork production in this region. |
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| spelling | CGSpace690142023-12-08T19:36:04Z Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya Thomas, Lian F. Harrison, L.J.S. Toye, Philip G. Glanville, William A. de Cook, Elizabeth A.J. Wamae, C.N. Fèvre, Eric M. animal diseases zoonoses health Three hundred forty-three pigs slaughtered and marketed in western Kenya were subjected to lingual examination and HP10 Ag-ELISA for the serological detection of Taenia solium antigen. When estimates were adjusted for the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic assays, prevalence of T. solium cysticercosis estimated by lingual exam and HP10 Ag-ELISA was between 34.4 % (95 % confidence interval (CI) 19.4–49.4 %) and 37.6 % (95 % CI 29.3–45.9 %), respectively. All pigs, however, were reported to have passed routine meat inspection. Since T. solium poses a serious threat to public health, these results, if confirmed, indicate that the introduction of control strategies may be appropriate to ensure the safety of pork production in this region. 2016-01 2015-11-25T17:02:27Z 2015-11-25T17:02:27Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69014 en Open Access Springer Thomas, L.F., Harrison, L.J.S., Toye, P., Glanville, W.A. de, Cook, E.A.J., Wamae, C.N. and Fèvre, E.M. 2016. Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production 48(1): 233-238. |
| spellingShingle | animal diseases zoonoses health Thomas, Lian F. Harrison, L.J.S. Toye, Philip G. Glanville, William A. de Cook, Elizabeth A.J. Wamae, C.N. Fèvre, Eric M. Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya |
| title | Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya |
| title_full | Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya |
| title_short | Prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western Kenya |
| title_sort | prevalence of taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs entering the food chain in western kenya |
| topic | animal diseases zoonoses health |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69014 |
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