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Ejobi, Francis
- Status of Taenia solium Cysticercosis and Predisposing Factors in Developing Countries Involved in Pig Farming
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1 Department of Biosecurity, Ecosystems and Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG
2 International Livestock Research Institute, P.O.Box 24384, Kampala, UG
3 Department of Wildlife Animal Resources Management, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG
1 Department of Biosecurity, Ecosystems and Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG
2 International Livestock Research Institute, P.O.Box 24384, Kampala, UG
3 Department of Wildlife Animal Resources Management, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG
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International Journal of One Health, Vol 1 (2015), Pagination: 6-13Abstract
Taenia solium cysticercosis is a disease of pigs and humans populations considered endemic in many developing countries of Latin America, Africa, and South East Asia having serious impact on public health and agriculture. We conducted an in-depth comparative analysis of literature on the disease situation and predisposing factors in selected countries known to be at the interface of poverty-emerging livestock systems-zoonoses and with a growing small holder pig industry. Transmission, methods of diagnosis and employed control strategies of T. solium infection in pig and human populations in these countries are also discussed. Limited knowledge on porcine cysticercosis (PC) by various stakeholders expected to be key players in its control has undermined efforts for eliminating this potentially eradicable condition. Poor pig production practices, poor hygiene, and sanitation habits have also been important in the maintenance of the T. solium life-cycle. The major gaps identified in this review include scanty current information on PC prevalence in pigs with hardly any reports on the condition in humans in most developing countries. Factors affecting pattern of the infection and how they interact at the different levels of the pig value chain have not been exhaustively studied. Information on socioeconomic and public health impact is inadequate and not current.Keywords
Cysticercosis, Developing Countries, Eradication, Risk Factors, Taenia solium.Full Text
- Risk Factors Associated with Cystic Echinococcosis in Humans in Selected Pastoral and Agro-Pastoral Areas of Uganda
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Emmanuel Othieno
1,
Andrew Livex Okwi
1,
Ezekiel Mupere
1,
Eberhard Zeyhle
2,
Peter Oba
3,
Martin Chamai
3,
Leonard Omadang
3,
Francis Olaki Inangolet
4,
Ludwing Siefert
3,
Francis Ejobi
3,
Michael Ocaido
3
Affiliations
1 School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, UG
2 Hydatid Disease Unit, African Medical and Research Foundation, P.O. Box 30125, Wilson Airport, Langata Road, Nairobi 00100, KE
3 School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG
4 Napak District Veterinary Office, Karamoja, UG
1 School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, UG
2 Hydatid Disease Unit, African Medical and Research Foundation, P.O. Box 30125, Wilson Airport, Langata Road, Nairobi 00100, KE
3 School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources, College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, UG
4 Napak District Veterinary Office, Karamoja, UG
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International Journal of One Health, Vol 3 (2017), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Aim: It was to determine the risk factors responsible of occurrence of cystic echinococcosis (CE) of humans in the pastoral and agro-pastoral (PAP) in Uganda.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in districts: Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit and Amudat in Karamoja region; in agro-pastoral communities of Teso region, in the districts of Kumi and Bukedea; Nakasongola district in Central region and in Kasese district in the Western region. People were subjected to voluntary ultrasound screening for CE. Those found positive to CE on ultrasound screening were interviewed using a special designed form to find out the probable predisposing factors for acquisition of CE infection. Predisposing factors considered were location, age, sex, dog ownership, occupation, water source, and religion. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify key risk factors.
Results: In Karamoja region, being female, age beyond 40 years and open spring water sources were the risk factors. While for Nakasongola age beyond 40 years was a risk factor. In Kasese dog ownership, age >60 years and being a Muslim were risk factors. In Teso region dog ownership and age >60 years were the risk factors.
Conclusion: Being a pastoralist, a female, increasing age beyond 40 years, open spring water sources, dog ownership and being a Muslim were the risk factors for CE in PAP areas in Uganda.
Keywords
Agro-Pastoral, Cystic Echinococcosis, Humans, Risk Factors Pastoral, Uganda.Full Text
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