Zoonotic Larval Cestode Infections: Neglected, Neglected Tropical Diseases?
2009
Zoonotic Larval Cestode Infections: Neglected Tropical Diseases?
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Author Information
Author(s): Budke Christine M., White A. Clinton Jr., Garcia Hector H.
Conclusion
Zoonotic larval cestode infections like echinococcosis and cysticercosis are significant public health concerns that are often overlooked despite their impact on human health and livestock production.
Supporting Evidence
- Echinococcosis and cysticercosis are included in the World Health Organization's strategic plan for neglected tropical diseases.
- Both conditions cause significant morbidity and economic losses in affected regions.
- Diagnosis of these infections often requires advanced imaging techniques that are not accessible to at-risk populations.
Takeaway
Some diseases caused by tiny worms that can infect both people and animals are not getting enough attention, even though they can make people very sick and hurt farmers' animals.
Limitations
The study highlights the lack of data on the global burden of disease from larval cestodes and the challenges in diagnosing these infections.
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