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Helena A. Ngowi
Researcher at Sokoine University of Agriculture
Publications - 71
Citations - 1827
Helena A. Ngowi is an academic researcher from Sokoine University of Agriculture. The author has contributed to research in topics: Taenia solium & Cysticercosis. The author has an hindex of 22, co-authored 62 publications receiving 1510 citations. Previous affiliations of Helena A. Ngowi include University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
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The emergence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in Eastern and Southern Africa as a serious agricultural problem and public health risk.
Isaac K. Phiri,Helena A. Ngowi,Sónia Afonso,Elizabeth Matenga,M.E. Boa,Samson Mukaratirwa,Samuel M. Githigia,Margaret Saimo,C.S. Sikasunge,Ndichu Maingi,George W. Lubega,A.A. Kassuku,LM Michael,Seter Siziya,Rosina C. Krecek,Emilia Virginia Noormahomed,Manuela Vilhena,Pierre Dorny,A. Lee Willingham +18 more
TL;DR: The current findings suggest the widespread presence of human tapeworm carriers and thus a high risk of human cysticercosis in both rural areas and urban centres in the ESA region.
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Zoonoses and marginalised infectious diseases of poverty: Where do we stand?
David H. Molyneux,Zuhair Hallaj,Gerald T. Keusch,Donald P. McManus,Helena A. Ngowi,Sarah Cleaveland,Pilar Ramos-Jimenez,Eduardo Gotuzzo,Kamal K. Kar,Ana Sanchez,Amadou Garba,Hélène Carabin,A Bassili,Claire Lise Chaignat,François-Xavier Meslin,Hind Abushama,Arve Lee Willingham,Deborah Kioy +17 more
TL;DR: Beyond disease specific research issues, a set of common macro-priorities and interventions were identified which, if implemented through a more integrated approach by countries, would have a significant impact on human health of the most marginalised populations characteristically dependent on livestock.
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Risk factors for the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania
TL;DR: The need for further studies in order to design and implement effective prevention and control measures for porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania is suggested.
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A health-education intervention trial to reduce porcine cysticercosis in Mbulu District, Tanzania
Helena A. Ngowi,Hélène Carabin,A.A. Kassuku,Malongo R.S. Mlozi,James Mlangwa,Arve Lee Willingham +5 more
TL;DR: The intervention was associated with a considerable decrease in the incidence rate of porcine cysticercosis as measured by antigen-ELISA in sentinel pigs, and public education could lead to a reduction of the risk of infection in humans.
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with human Taenia solium infections in Mbozi District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania.
Gloria Mwanjali,Charles M. Kihamia,Deodatus Vitalis Conatus Kakoko,Faustin P. Lekule,Helena A. Ngowi,Maria Vang Johansen,Stig Milan Thamsborg,Arve Lee Willingham +7 more
TL;DR: T. solium infection in humans is highly endemic in the southern highlands of Tanzania, and gender (higher risk in females) and water source were risk factors associated with Ab-ELISA seropositivity.