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Abstract
Taeniosis and cysticercosis due to Taenia solium are public health problems in many
developing countries. Many studies of this parasitic zoonosis have focused on clinical
features, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, epidemiology and risk factors analysis.
More recently projects on community and mass intervention strategies had been conducted
in several rural areas worldwide focused on pig vaccination, pig cysticercosis treatment,
human mass treatment, infrastructure development, as well as health education campaigns.
Their advantages, disadvantages and public health impact have been published. This
document discusses the feasibility and limitations of these interventions in order
to assist countries in selection the best strategy for the prevention and control
of this disease; we emphasized the specific strategies that might be recommended in
different demographical situations.