Control of hydatidosis.
Control of hydatidosis is less effective without the support of dog-owners, and this support can only be obtained if the people have a clear understanding of the life-cycle of the hydatid parasite(s) and what risk factors contribute to human infections. Dissemination of this information is the biggest challenge for hydatid control. Participatory planning between dog-owners and community leaders should evaluate the possible control technologies, and should enable a choice of those aspects that suit the sociology and economic status of the particular community. Collection of baseline data is essential, as is on-going surveillance. Hydatid control should be mainly self-funded, which again requires the support of the dog-owner. A pilot hydatid control program for Tibetan herdsmen is described.
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David
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AgResearch, Wallaceville Animal Research Centre, PO Box 40063, Upper Hutt, 6007, New Zealand. david.heath@agresearch.co..nz
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Wen
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Li
Tiaoying
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Xiao
Yongfu
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Chen
Xingwang
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Huang
Yan
Y
Yang
Yun
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Wang
Qian
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Qiu
Jiamin
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