Publications by authors named "Mariana Boaventura Afonso"
Parasit Vectors
July 2017
Article Synopsis
- Taenia solium and Taenia saginata are important zoonotic parasites, and this study aims to update the understanding of their occurrence in humans and animals across western Europe.
- A systematic review of literature from 1990 to 2015 alongside expert consultation revealed that taeniosis cases were reported in twelve of eighteen western European countries, with varying prevalence rates, while numerous cases of human cysticercosis were also noted, particularly in Portugal and Spain.
- The findings advocate for improved detection and reporting of taeniosis, as well as better recognition of the link between human and animal cases in the region.
