Diana Edithe Andria Mananjara, Mihajamanana Rakotoarinoro, Valisoa C Rakotoarison, Modestine Raliniaina, Nivohanitra P Razafindraibe, Claudia Ravonirina, Tantely Randriamparany, Harentsoaniaina Rasamoelina-Andriamanivo, Raphaël Rakotozandrindrainy, Eric Cardinale, Marshall W Lightowlers, Meritxell Donadeu, Kabemba E Mwape
Neurocysticercosis is recognized as an important health issue in the Malagasy population. To date, investigations into prevalence of infection with the causative agent, Taenia solium , in the parasite's natural animal intermediate hosts, have relied on serological methods which have been found to be non-specific. We determined the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis among pigs from a contiguous area of the Betafo and Mandoto administrative districts, Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar. One hundred and four slaughter-weight pigs were examined by detailed necropsy examination including slicing of the heart, tongue, masseter muscles, diaphragm and carcase musculature...
July 7, 2023: Parasitology