BOVINE CYSTICERCOSIS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56238/ERR01v10n6-015Keywords:
Cysticercus bovis, Zoonosis, Epidemiology, Meat Inspection, One HealthAbstract
Bovine cysticercosis is a zoonosis caused by the larval form of Taenia saginata, known as Cysticercus bovis, which is of global importance in public health and livestock farming. Infection occurs when cattle ingest parasite eggs eliminated in human feces, contaminating water and pastures. This condition causes significant economic losses due to the condemnation of carcasses in slaughterhouses, in addition to representing a risk to human health, since the consumption of raw or undercooked meat can lead to taeniasis. This article aims to review aspects of the etiological agent, biological cycle, epidemiology, economic impacts, diagnosis, and control measures, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach between public health and veterinary medicine. It is concluded that cysticercosis requires joint prevention and control strategies, based on the One Health concept.
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