A preliminary analysis of some epidemiological factors involved in porcine cysticercosis in Bafut and Santa subdivisions,North West Region of Cameroon  

作　　者：Nchang Allo Nicoline Ngwing J Wabo Pon Mpoame Mbida A Zoli Pagnah H Njakoi CF Bilong Bilong 

机构地区：[1]Department of Animal Biology,Laboratory of Applied Biology and Ecology,Faculty of Science,University of Dschang,PO Box 067 Dschang,Cameroon [2]Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Science,University of Dschang,PO Box 222 Dschang,Cameroon [3]Heifer Project International(H.P.I),Bamenda,Cameroon [4]Department of Animal Biology and Physiology,Laboratory of General Biology,Faculty of Science,University of Yaounde 1,PO Box 812 Yaounde,Cameroon

出　　处：《Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine》2012年第10期814-817,共4页亚太热带医药杂志（英文版）

基　　金：financially supported by the Belgian Directorate General for Development Cooperation(DGDC, Brussels) within the framework agreement between DGDC and the Institute of Tropical Medicine,Antwerp.

摘　　要：Objective:To examine the magnitude and some risk factors of porcine eysticercosis in Bafut and Santa,two sub-divisions noted for pig farming in the North West Region of Cameroon.Methods: A total of 499 pigs in 300 households were examined by tongue inspection and serologically by Ag-ELISA.Information was sought on the age and sex of the animals,prevailing husbandry systems,types of feed,the state of each pen and the state of toilets.Futhermore,a questionnaire was administered to the farmers to determine their awareness on taeniasis/cysticercosis and related factors.Results:The prevalence of the disease was significantly higher in Santa(10.2%) than in Bafut(4.2%),although there was a higher level of awareness in both localities(62.3%).Age of pigs,traditional rearing systems(roaming,tethered,earth floor pen,raised floor pen),faecal disposal in the environmenl and poor sanitation significantly influenced the seroprevalence of porcine cysticercosis in both localities.Most farmers(79.7%) used a combination of concentrate, grass and kitchen waste to feed pigs.Financial loss from porcine cysticercosis was estimated at 346 900 CFA representing 2%of total income.Conclusions:Control measures advanced here include sensitization campaigns,periodic examination and treatment of infected pigs by veterinarians,improved husbandry systems,proper use of standard latrines regularly inspected by sanitary officers,and sound hygienic and sanitary practices.Objective:To examine the magnitude and some risk factors of porcine eysticercosis in Bafut and Santa,two sub-divisions noted for pig farming in the North West Region of Cameroon.Methods: A total of 499 pigs in 300 households were examined by tongue inspection and serologically by Ag-ELISA.Information was sought on the age and sex of the animals,prevailing husbandry systems,types of feed,the state of each pen and the state of toilets.Futhermore,a questionnaire was administered to the farmers to determine their awareness on taeniasis/cysticercosis and related factors.Results:The prevalence of the disease was significantly higher in Santa(10.2%) than in Bafut(4.2%),although there was a higher level of awareness in both localities(62.3%).Age of pigs,traditional rearing systems(roaming,tethered,earth floor pen,raised floor pen),faecal disposal in the environmenl and poor sanitation significantly influenced the seroprevalence of porcine cysticercosis in both localities.Most farmers(79.7%) used a combination of concentrate, grass and kitchen waste to feed pigs.Financial loss from porcine cysticercosis was estimated at 346 900 CFA representing 2%of total income.Conclusions:Control measures advanced here include sensitization campaigns,periodic examination and treatment of infected pigs by veterinarians,improved husbandry systems,proper use of standard latrines regularly inspected by sanitary officers,and sound hygienic and sanitary practices.

关 键 词：Cameroon CYSTICERCOSIS Pig Prevalence SEROPREVALENCE TAENIASIS 

分 类 号：R382[医药卫生—医学寄生虫学]