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Cysticercosis in Madagascar.

Jean-François Carod¹, Pierre Dorny²

¹Clinical Laboratory, West Guiana Hospital Center, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana. jf.carod@ch-ouestguyane.fr.

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Summary

Cysticercosis (CC) is a major parasitic disease in Madagascar, with high human prevalence and significant impact on pediatric epilepsy. Control programs aim to reduce its burden, highlighting the need for accessible diagnostic tools.

Keywords:

Madagascar Taenia solium neurocysticercosis

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Area of Science:

Parasitology
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Cysticercosis (CC) is the leading parasitic cause of central nervous system disease, endemic in developing nations.
Madagascar lacks a comprehensive overview of cysticercosis data.
Pork consumption and pig farming contribute to the parasite's prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a literature review on cysticercosis in Madagascar from 1990 to 2020.
To consolidate available data on human and porcine cysticercosis.
To inform public health strategies and diagnostic approaches.

Main Methods:

Literature search of published and grey literature (1990-2020).
Inclusion of 61 relevant publications from various sources.
Analysis of seroprevalence data and diagnostic techniques.

Main Results:

Porcine cysticercosis reported since 1901; human cysticercosis seroprevalence estimated at 7-21%.
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the predominant form, causing over 50% of pediatric epilepsy cases.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and Enzyme-linked immunoelectrotransfer blot (EITB) are key diagnostic tools; CT-Scan is limited by cost.

Conclusions:

Human taeniasis and bovine cysticercosis represent a significant health burden.
National control programs aim to reduce seroprevalence, with a goal for CC elimination.
Accessible diagnostic algorithms are needed, alongside public awareness campaigns.