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Working team for trichinellosis- a systematic approach to prevention, control and eradication of trichinellosis in the Republic of Croatia

At the end of the last century human trichinellosis was an important public health problem in the eastern parts of Croatia. However, the largest percentage of clinically diseased people was registered in Vukovar-Srijem county (up to 60% of all registered diseased people in Croatia), as well as 95% Trichinella-positive swine carcasses of all examined swine carcasses in Croatia, originated from Vukovar-Srijem county. Besides the health threat, trichinellosis implied notable economic expenses and endangered the traditional way of life and diet. In order to reduce all negative consequences of the disease there was a “Work team for trichinellosis” established - a group of scientists and experts from different fields of work who have helped and contributed a lot to minimize the threats of trichinellosis and maintain traditional processing and consumption of swine meat. The members, work methods and results of the Work team will be illustrated in this presentation.

trichinellosis; prevention; control; eradication

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