Seroprevalencia y factores de riesgo de cisticercosis en trabajadores de granjas porcinas y criadores de cerdos artesanales del municipio Mara, estado Zulia, Venezuela

• Main Authors: Villalobos-Perozo Rafael (Author), Cheng Rosita (Author), Díaz Odelis (Author), Estévez Jesús (Author), Beauchamp Sharline (Author), Cava José (Author), Nacarid Alfonso (Author), Soto Gustavo (Author), Castellano Carlina (Author), Pérez Lesbia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales, 2007-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract: Objectives: to determine the seroprevalence and the risk factors for cysticercosis in pig farm workers and traditional pig breeders living in the municipality of Mara in the state of Zulia. Methodology: Serum samples were studied from 59 individuals of both sexes (33 masculine and 26 femin...