Trichostrongylus infection among humans and animals in an agricultural area [El-Sharkia Province]

ABSTRACT

One thousand individuals and 1100 animals were chosen from the attendants of rural health units and veterinary clinics of Faquos, El-Didamon, El-Beirum, El-Zawya El-Hamra and Mit El-Izz. Stool samples were collected, examined macroscopically, microscopically and stool culture for some positive cases. Percentage of infection among examined patients was 14.8 [males 11.2 -females 20.7]. Percentage of infection was highest with age group 50-60 years [20.0%] and lowest with age group 30-40 years [12.5%]. Percentage of infection among animals was 24.6% [sheep 46.8 - Goats 47.7 - Rabbits 46.0 - Camels 25.8 - cows 12.4 - and Buffaloes 6.8]. Percentage of infection was highest in El-Didamon [20.4 human 31.5 animals] and lowest in El-Zawya El-Hamra [7.2 human - 17.7 animals]. These results indicate that Trichostrongylus infection is an important public health problem and needs more attention