The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and research and control of cysticercosis

It is generally recognized that it is not possible to adequately protect the health of any nation without addressing infectious disease problems that occur elsewhere in the world. In 2002, the US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed a revised strategy for consolidating, enhancing, and improving the effectiveness of CDCʹs efforts to prevent and control infectious diseases on a global scale. Taenia solium is one example of an imported infection disease, which impacts on the health of the US population but requires international coordinated efforts to prevent or limit transmission. This report outlines CDCʹs refocused global infectious disease strategy and how CDC collaborates in international efforts to eliminate taeniasis/cysticercosis.