Spatial clustering of porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu district, northern Tanzania.

Spatial clustering of porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu district, northern Tanzania.

BACKGROUND: Porcine cysticercosis is caused by a zoonotic tapeworm, Taenia solium, which causes serious disease syndromes in human. Effective control of the parasite requires knowledge on the burden and pattern of the infections in order to properly direct limited resources. The objective of this st...

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Main Authors: Helena A Ngowi, Ayub A Kassuku, Hélène Carabin, James E D Mlangwa, Malongo R S Mlozi, Boniface P Mbilinyi, Arve L Willingham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2850315?pdf=render

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