Overview of Cysticercosis in Peru and the Role of the Veterinary Doctor in its Control and Prevention

Authors: Valderrama JRP*

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000302

Volume 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Cysticercosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease and a serious public health problem in developing countries, causing many losses in years of life in the population and economic losses due to the seizure of pig carcasses. This mini-review aims to give a general overview of the current state of this parasitosis in Peru in recent years through a specialized bibliographic review; as well as the role played by the veterinarian as a health professional, a group to which he recently joined. That is why actions must be taken against cysticercosis and teniasis, in addition to being studied in depth in order to project concrete data with which a future panorama can be envisioned where decisions are made for the good of human health and well-being animal.

Keywords: Cysticercosis; Veterinarian; Peru; Swine; Taeniasis

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