Epidemiology of Taenia Saginata and Cysticercos in three Selected Agro-climatic Zones in Central Ethiopia
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2001-11
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AAU
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This study was conducted in three agro-climatic zones in central Ethiopia. Namely Akaki
(highland). Dehre Zeit (mid-altitude). and Nazareth (lowland) with the overall objective of
Providing baseline data on the epidemiological situation of Taenia. saginata cysticercosis and
taeniosis. The comprised an abattoir survey (retrospective data analysis and active data
(Collection) at the Addis Ababa slaughterhouse, a household heads questionnaire survey and an
Inventory of pharmaceutical plants (Adigrat and EPHARM) and pharmaceutical shops
(pharmacies. drug stores and rural drug vendor shops) in all the study areas.
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Cysticercus Bovis, Taenia Saginaw. Central Ethiopia. Risk Factors . Public Health Imponance. Economic Significance.