Molecular Confirmation of <i>Taenia solium</i> Taeniasis in Child, Timor-Leste
We report a case of Taenia solium taeniasis in a 10-year-old child in Timor-Leste, confirmed by molecular analysis, suggesting T. solium transmission to humans is occurring in Timor-Leste. Proactive measures are needed to improve public understanding of prevalence, geographic spread, and health implications of human taeniasis and cysticercosis in Timor-Leste.
Authors
- Sung Hye Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3608-0324)
- Sung‐Tae Hong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0300-1944)
- Hanna Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3371-5304)
- Endang da Silva
- Odete da Silva Viegas
- Dong Hee Kim
- Merita Monteiro
- Felix dos Santos Lopes
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Published
- 2024-08-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3009.240238
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42
Funders
- Hanyang University
- Seoul National University
- Korea International Cooperation Agency
- Seoul National University Hospital