The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are characterized by their tendency to cluster within groups of people, typically the poorest and most marginalized. Despite this, measures of clustering, such as within-group correlation or between-group heterogeneity, are rarely reported from community-bas...
Glanville, William A. de
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Thomas, Lian F.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.
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Wardrop, N.
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Wamae, C.N.
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Kariuki, S.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[General contextual effects on neglected tropical disease risk in rural Kenya]
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General contextual effects on neglected tropical disease risk in rural Kenya
Background
The zoonotic parasite Taenia saginata transmits between humans, the definitive host (causing taeniosis), and bovines as the intermediate host (causing cysticercosis). Central and western Asia and the Caucasus have large cattle populations and beef consumption is widespread. However, an...
Torgerson, P.R.
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Abdybekova, A.M.
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Minbaeva, G.
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Shapiyeva, Z.
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Thomas, Lian F.
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Dermauw, V.
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Devleesschauwer, B.
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Gabriël, S.
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Dorny, P.
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Braae, U.C.
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Saratsis, A.
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Robertson, L.J.
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Bobić, B.
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[Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: A systematic review of the distribution in central and western Asia and the Caucasus]
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Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: A systematic review of the distribution in central and western Asia and the Caucasus
Background
The zoonotic parasite Taenia saginata utilizes bovines as an intermediate host (causing cysticercosis) and humans as the definitive host (causing taeniosis). The public health burden of T. saginata is assumed to be low, but the economic burden is large, due to the resources utilized in...
Saratsis, A.
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Sotiraki, S.
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Braae, U.C.
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Devleesschauwer, B.
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Dermauw, V.
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Eichenberger, R.M.
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Thomas, Lian F.
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Bobić, B.
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Dorny, P.
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Gabriël, S.
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Robertson, L.J.
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[Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: A systematic review of the distribution in the Middle East and North Africa]
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Epidemiology of Taenia saginata taeniosis/cysticercosis: A systematic review of the distribution in the Middle East and North Africa
Background & methods
Taenia solium a zoonotic tapeworm, responsible for neurocysticercosis in humans is a major public health threat, being a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in endemic regions. Eastern and southern African nations have experienced a recent rapid growth in pig production, inclu...
Akoko, James M.
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Macleod, Ewan
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Thomas, Lian F.
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Alarcón, Pablo
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Kivali, Velma
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Muloi, Dishon
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Muinde, Patrick
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Murungi, Maurice K.
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Gachoya, Julius M.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya]
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Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya
The zoonotic helminth T. solium is one of the leading causes of acquired epilepsy in endemic countries, resulting in a high burden both in human health and social stigma of affected people (1–3). In 2012 T. solium was highlighted as a priority for control in the World Health Assembly resolution 6...
Thomas, Lian F.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Control of Taenia solium: A case for public and private sector investment]
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Control of Taenia solium: A case for public and private sector investment