One health epidemiological investigation of bovine cysticercosis and human Taenia saginata taeniasis in selected districts of the Kellem Wollega Zone, Ethiopia
A One Health study in Ethiopia's Kellem Wollega Zone reveals a 6.46% prevalence of bovine cysticercosis and a 23% lifetime occurrence of human taeniasis. The research highlights significant links between raw meat consumption, poor sanitation, and the transmission of these zoonotic diseases.
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Understanding the transmission dynamics of neglected zoonotic diseases is critical for improving public health and food safety in developing regions.
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