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doi: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2007.10.007.
Epub 2007 Dec 3.
Control of neurocysticercosis by routine medical and veterinary services
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Control of neurocysticercosis by routine medical and veterinary services
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg.
2008 Mar.
Abstract
Taenia solium neurocysticercosis and ocular cysticercosis are two of the most devastating parasitic infections, which need to be controlled for medical and economic reasons. This paper discusses why control measures are not implemented adequately in endemic areas and proposes simple operational interventions, based on focus-oriented chemotherapy of T. solium taeniasis using existing health care infrastructure and improved collaboration between medical and veterinary services. These interventions can be quickly and easily implemented (irrespective of other applicable control measures), with medical and veterinary staff being adequately trained, and safe, effective and cheap taenicides made available.
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