Prevalence of taeniasis-cysticercosis complex in the rural area of Vicosa- MG, Brazil/Prevalencia do complexo teniase-cisticercose na zona rural do municipio de Vicosa, Minas Gerais

Taeniasis occurs due to the presence of the adult form of Taenia sp. in human beings, and cysticercosis is caused by the presence of the larval stage of T. solium in pigs and humans. A transversal study was conducted aiming to determine the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and taeniasis in 176 farms located in rural areas of Vicosa-MG. Blood samples of 226 pigs, and feces samples of 266 humans were collected. An epidemiological survey has also been done. We found a prevalence of 0.4% of porcine cysticercosis and taeniasis has not been found. The epidemiological data has shown that although most people consumed non-inspected pork, it used to be prepared well-done. Data showed that 88.1% of the pigs are reared in confinement in only 1.1% of the properties the sewer was disposed on the soil, and 99.4% used pipes for water distribution. It can be concluded that the prevalence of the taeniasis-cysticercosis complex in rural areas of Vicosa (State of Minas Gerais) is lower than in other similar regions.