Publications by authors named "Norma Y Sanchez-Torres"
Background: The application of effective vaccines against pig cysticercosis and mass chemotherapy against pig cysticercosis and human taeniasis have shown the feasibility of interrupting the parasite's life cycle in endemic areas.
Methods: A mathematical model that divides the population into susceptible, infected, and vaccinated individuals is formulated. The model is based upon the life cycle of the parasite.
Article Synopsis
- Taenia solium is a significant public health concern, causing human taeniasis and cysticercosis in pigs and humans, particularly in developing countries.
- A mathematical model was developed to understand the transmission dynamics and interactions of these infections, utilizing a combination of deterministic and stochastic equations.
- The study found that treating pig cysticercosis or human taeniasis can significantly reduce infections in both humans and pigs, while treating only human cysticercosis does not affect the spread of taeniasis or pig cysticercosis.