Taenia solium disease in humans and pigs: an ancient parasitosis disease rooted in developing countries and emerging as a major health problem of global dimensions

Authors
Sciutto, E Fragoso, G Fleury, A Laclette, JP Sotelo, J Aluja, A Vargas, L Larralde, C
Citation
E. Sciutto et al., Taenia solium disease in humans and pigs: an ancient parasitosis disease rooted in developing countries and emerging as a major health problem of global dimensions, MICROBES IN, 2(15), 2000, pp. 1875-1890
Citations number
101
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
MICROBES AND INFECTION
ISSN journal
12864579 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
15
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1875 - 1890
Database
ISI
SICI code
1286-4579(200012)2:15<1875:TSDIHA>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
This article reviews current knowledge on human and porcine cysticercosis c aused by Taenia solium. It highlights the conditions favorable for its prev alence and transmission, as well as current trends in research on its natur al history, epidemiology, immunopathology, diagnosis, treatment and prevent ion. Our opinions on the most urgent needs for further research are also pr esented. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.