Cysticercosis in the port of Mahajanga: more frequent than we thought!
Migliani, R.; Rasolomaharo, M.; Rajaonarison, P.; Ravaoalimalala, V.E.; Rabarijaona, L.; Andriantsimahavandy, A.
Archives de l'Institut Pasteur de Madagascar 66(1-2): 39-42
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-2495 PMID: 12463033 Document Number: 516455
A seroepidemiological survey was carried out in July 1999 to assess the prevalence of cysticercosis in general population in the Mahajanga City (West of Madagascar). Blood specimens were collected from a randomised sample including 626 individuals more than 2 years old. ELISA and confirmative immunoblot techniques (EITB) were used to measure Cysticercus cellulosae antibodies. The overall prevalence by ELISA test was 19% (15.8-22.7% CI95%). Among positive cases, 87% were also positive by EITB. Cysticercosis is considered as major health problem in Madagascar. A national control programme implementation is imperative.