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Molecular Confirmation of Taenia solium Taeniasis in Child, Timor-Leste

Authors :
Jin, Hanna
Hong, Sung-Tae
Monteiro, Merita Antonio Armindo
da Silva, Endang
Viegas, Odete da Silva
Lopes, Felix dos Santos
Kim, Dong Hee
Kim, Sung Hye
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. September 2024, Vol. 30 Issue 9, p1964, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We report a case of Taenia solium taeniasis in a 10-year-old child in Timor-Leste, confirmed by molecular analysis, suggesting T. solium transmission to humans is occurring in Timor-Leste. Proactive measures [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
30
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.810362019