Serological survey of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in pigs slaughtered at Ndumbuini abattoir in Nairobi, Kenya

Background: Taenia solium is ranked as the most important foodborne parasite globally. Cysticercosis is caused by the larval stage of T. solium and is a serious public health risk in both rural and urban areas. Eastern and southern Africa have experienced a recent rapid growth in pig production, wit...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Akoko, James M., Macleod, E., Kang'ethe, Erastus K., Muinde, P., Alarcón, Pablo, Muloi, Dishon M., Gachoya, J., Fèvre, Eric M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Elsevier 2016
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72847

Ejemplares similares: Serological survey of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in pigs slaughtered at Ndumbuini abattoir in Nairobi, Kenya