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Verifying Elimination Programs with a Special Emphasis on Cysticercosis Endpoints and Postelimination Surveillance
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Nov 14 2012
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Source: J Parasitol Res. 2012; 2012.
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Alternative Title:J Parasitol Res
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Description:Methods are needed for determining program endpoints or postprogram surveillance for any elimination program. Cysticercosis has the necessary effective strategies and diagnostic tools for establishing an elimination program; however, tools to verify program endpoints have not been determined. Using a statistical approach, the present study proposed that taeniasis and porcine cysticercosis antibody assays could be used to determine with a high statistical confidence whether an area is free of disease. Confidence would be improved by using secondary tests such as the taeniasis coproantigen assay and necropsy of the sentinel pigs.
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