Risk Factors and Prevalence of Porcine Cysticercosis and Epilepsy Survey among Human in Ibadan, Oyo state
https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njpar.v43i1.12
Keywords:
Prevalence, Epilepsy, Risk Factors, Porcine, CysticercosisAbstract
Taenia solium cysticercosis is a re-emerging zoonotic disease in the developing world and had been diagnosed in nonendemic regions following the migration of carriers. It is a neglected tropical disease and the leading cause of epilepsy. This work aimed to study the prevalence, risk factors of porcine cysticercosis, suitable management practice, and epilepsy survey in humans at Ibadan, Oyo state. This study was conducted from September 2018 to July 2019. 240 faecal samples collected from pigs were analysed with ethyl acetate sedimentation method. Questionnaires were administered to determine associated risk factors and occurrences of epilepsy. Faecal sample screening from the study shows a prevalence of 3.3%. Risk factors include management practice, access to clean drinking water and toilet facilities. The χ2 test of significance was significant for risk factors such as; management practice (p-value =0002), provision of water (p-value= 0.039), and toilet facilities (pvalue= 0.000). It is recommended that farmers provide clean drinking water for their pigs and keep them away from human settlement.
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