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From: Temporal fluctuations in the sero-prevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs in Mbeya Region, Tanzania

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Theoretical risk of infection based on pig production system. The theoretical risk of infection is set to arbitrary values from low to high based on the likelihood of free-range being practised, which is based on rainfall in Mbeya Region that determines planting seasons and therefore when free-range is practised. The theoretical detection of infection is based on risk of infection and a test sensitivity of 80% with one month lag due to the 2–6 weeks it takes for antigen levels to reach detectable levels in infected pigs. The three surveys are placed according to the time of year they were carried out and not in chronological order.

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