The Risk Factors for Human Cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania

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dc.creatorMwang’onde, Beda J.
dc.creatorMwita, Chacha J.
dc.creatorNkwengulila, Gamba
dc.date2016-04-12T13:11:20Z
dc.date2016-04-12T13:11:20Z
dc.date2014
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-03T13:28:56Z
dc.date.available2021-05-03T13:28:56Z
dc.descriptionThe objective of this study was to explore the reasons for the persistence of human cysticercosis (HCC) transmission in Mbulu District, northern Tanzania. The study was carried out in 25 villages, whereby five major risks were identified. The risks were indiscriminate defaecation and improper use of toilets; a free-range system of keeping pigs; indiscriminate or unregulated slaughtering and inadequate meat hygiene and inspection; consumption of undercooked and porcine cysticerci infected pork; and social structure and roles. All of the identified risks were backed up by the immanent lifestyles of the community involved. These findings are important for the development of intervention strategies in the study area.
dc.identifierMwang'onde, B.J., Nkwengulila, G. and Chacha, M., 2014. The risk factors for human cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 81(2), pp.1-5.
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1497
dc.identifier10.4102/ojvr.v81i2.719
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/47335
dc.languageen
dc.subjectMbulu
dc.subjectHuman cysticercosis
dc.subjectRisks
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.titleThe Risk Factors for Human Cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Reviewed

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