Estudio seroepidemiológico de la hidatidosis humana, mediante la reacción de hemaglutinación indirecta, en la comuna de Rio Negro (X Región, Chile): 1989-1990 / Seroepidemiological study of human hydatidosis, by means of an indirect hemagglutination test in Rio Negro country: X Region, Chile: 1989-1990

ABSTRACT

Rio Negro County [40-48'-40-50' South lat.73-12'-73-13'West long.], is located in the province of Osorno, South of Chile. It has a population of 18.031 inhabitants. With 39% in rural areas. The basic economic activity is cattle raising [cows. pigs]. According to reports, prevalence of human hydatidosis in 1988 was 11.1 per 100.000. In order to contribute to a better knowledge of human hydatidiosis in Rio Negro County, an indirect hemagglutination test [IHAT] was performed to 509 randomized persons. Five [1.0%] individuals resulted positive