Seroprevalence of Antibodies (IgG) to Taenia Solium among Pig Rearers and Associated Risk Factors in Jos metropolis; Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Introduction: In Nigeria; Taenia solium cysticercosis is a problem in rural areas where most pigs are kept and in urban areas where infected pork can be consumed. Methodology: We performed enzyme linked immunosorbent assays on serum samples collected from pig rearers in Jos; Nigeria; to determine the prevalence of IgG antibodies. Results: Of 125 subjects tested; 12 (9.6) were positive for T. solium. Seroprevalence did not differ significantly (P0.05) according to education; age; occupation; study location; gender or whether the subjects consumed pork. However; a statistical difference (P0.05) in seroprevalence was observed according to type and availability of toilet used; personal hygiene after using the toilet; and type of pig management practiced. Females were about two times more likely to be seroprevalent than males (OR