Prevalence of Taenia saginata (cysticercosis) of cattle in Bali Local Government, Taraba state
| Autor: | Hussaina John Danburam |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| ISSN: | 2348-313X |
| DOI: | 10.5281/zenodo.8116201 |
| Popis: | Taenia saginata is considered as the most widely distributed human tapeworm worldwide. The cases of T. saginata in humans is considered to be of clinically less important compared to T. solium, another food-borne parasite from the same genus, since it only causes taeniasis,. This research work is carried out to determine the prevalence of Teania saginata of cattle in Bali Local Government, Taraba state. 1000 feacal samples were collected and analyzed using simple percentage. Out of the 1000 samples collected, 713 (71.3%) were found infected with T saginata, whereas 281 (28.1%) were found negative in the whole study area. Out of the 300 sample collected from Bali town, 212 (70.7%) prevalence were found positive whereas 82 (27.33%) were found negative. A total number of 300 sample were collected from Garba Chede out of which 262 (87.3%) were positive and 38 (12.7%) were negative. This results presents that Garba Chede has the highest prevalence rate whereas Mai Hula has the lowest prevalence rate within the study area. The prevalence of Taenia saginata base on age of animals shows that the highest prevalence 619 (84%) was found in old animals whereas the lowest 381 (50.6) was found in young animals below four years. This study revealed that there is a high prevalence of Teania saginata in the study area. It is therefore recommended that strategic prevention of Taenia saginata such as quarterly deworming of cattle should be initiated to in the study area Keywords: Teaniasis, cattle, Bali, Effects, sex, fecal, sample. Title: Prevalence of Taenia saginata (cysticercosis) of cattle in Bali Local Government, Taraba state Author: Hussaina John Danburam International Journal of Life Sciences Research ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online) Vol. 11, Issue 3, July 2023 - September 2023 Page No: 4-6 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 05-July-2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8116202 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/prevalence-of-taenia-saginata-cysticercosis-of-cattle-in-bali-local-government-taraba-state International Journal of Life Sciences Research, ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online), Research Publish Journals, Website: www.researchpublish.com |
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