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

E Sciutto; G Fragoso; A Fleury; J P Laclette; J Sotelo; A Aluja; L Vargas; C Larralde

doi:10.1016/s1286-4579(00)01336-8

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 Infect. 2000 Dec;2(15):1875-90. doi: 10.1016/s1286-4579(00)01336-8.

Authors

E Sciutto¹, G Fragoso, A Fleury, J P Laclette, J Sotelo, A Aluja, L Vargas, C Larralde

Affiliation

¹ Departamento de Inmunología, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM, AP70228, D.F. 04510, Mexico. [email protected]

PMID: 11165932
DOI: 10.1016/s1286-4579(00)01336-8

Abstract

This article reviews current knowledge on human and porcine cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium. It highlights the conditions favorable for its prevalence and transmission, as well as current trends in research on its natural history, epidemiology, immunopathology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Our opinions on the most urgent needs for further research are also presented.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cysticercosis / diagnosis
Cysticercosis / epidemiology*
Cysticercosis / parasitology
Cysticercosis / prevention & control*
Cysticercosis / veterinary
Developing Countries*
Global Health
Host-Parasite Interactions
Humans
Swine
Swine Diseases / epidemiology
Swine Diseases / parasitology
Taenia* / growth & development
Taenia* / immunology
Taenia* / ultrastructure