Author/Authors :
AŞCI TORAMAN, Zülal Fırat Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, TÜRKİYE , ASLAN, Rojda Fırat Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, TÜRKİYE , ARI, Nuray Fırat Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, TÜRKİYE , BAYIR, Zülfü Fırat Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, TÜRKİYE , ÖZAVCI, Hamza Fırat Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı, TÜRKİYE , KAPLAN, Mustafa Fırat Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Parazitoloji Anabilim Dalı, TÜRKİYE
Abstract :
Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate anti-E. granulosus IgG seropositivity in samples sent to the Central Laboratory of Firat University Hospital from various clinics with the suspicion of cystic echinococcosis in 2011. Materials and Methods: Serum samples from patients with the suspicion of cystic echinococcosis were tested for the presence of anti-E. granulosus IgG antibodies using the IHA method. Results: Of 162 patients (86 (0.53%) were females and 76 (0.47%) were males), 12.9% were seropositive in 1/160 and higher dilutions. The highest rate of seropositivity was observed in males and in the 20-29 age group, and there was no significant difference in terms of gender and age group. Conclusion: In samples sent to the Central Laboratory of Firat University Hospital, in 2011, the highest rate of seropositivity was observed in males and in the 20-29 age group but there was no significant difference in terms of gender and age group
