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Integrated value-chain and risk assessment of Pig-Related Zoonoses in Ghana

Article scientifique 2019 Anglais

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The marked increase in the pig-trade in Ghana has raised concerns about increased transmission of related zoonotic diseases. A study on pig-related zoonoses along the pork value-chain was conducted in Greater Accra and Upper East Regions of Ghana. Results showed significant taenia (60%) and trichinella (8%) seroprevalence in pigs in Upper East with little evidence of transmission to humans. Sero-prevalence of HEV was high in both pigs (85%) and humans (37%). Sero-prevalence rates were significantly higher in Upper East than Greater Accra. Pig handlers in Accra had significantly higher sero-prevalence rates (58%) than other community members (18%) but there was no such association in the Upper East. Given the high rates of mortality, miscarriage and stillbirth associated with HEV in pregnancy, it is a cause for concern that 31% women of child-bearing age tested sero-positive for HEV.

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Majekodunmi, A., Addo, H., Bagulo, H., Bimi, L. (2019). Integrated value-chain and risk assessment of Pig-Related Zoonoses in Ghana. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0224918

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Ayodele O. Majekodunmi Henry Ofosu Addo Husein Bagulo Langbong Bimi

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