Author/Authors :
Rafiei, A. ahvaz jundishapur university of medical sciences - Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, اهواز, ايران , Hemadi, A. ahvaz jundishapur university of medical sciences - Paramedical Faculty, اهواز, ايران , Maraghi, S. ahvaz jundishapur university of medical sciences - Department of Mycoparasitology, اهواز, ايران , Kaikhaei, B. ahvaz jundishapur university of medical sciences - Shafa Hospital - Department of Oncology, اهواز, ايران , Craig, P.S. University of Salford - School of Environmental and Life Sciences - Division of Biological Sciences, UK
Abstract :
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread helminth zoonosis, especially in rural areas. We investigated the prevalence of human CE among nomadic communities in 4 areas of Khuzestan province: Behbahan, Shoush, Masjed Soleiman and Izeh. Blood samples from 3446 individuals from 700 randomly selected families were examined for detection of antibody against Echinococcus granullosus. Family members were interviewed to assess possible risk factors for infection such as age, sex, dog ownership. The prevalence of CE was 13.8%: 1.9% in Behbahan, 12.4% in Shoush, 17.3% in Masjed Soleiman and 18.2% in Izeh. These differences were statistically significant. There was no significant association between CE seropositivity and age, sex and dog ownership.
