Human cystic echinococcosis in nomads of south-west Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2007; 13 (1): 41-48
Dans Anglais
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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 granulosus. 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
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Indice:
Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Population de passage et migrants
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Études séroépidémiologiques
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Enquêtes et questionnaires
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Facteurs de risque
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Maladies endémiques
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Chiens
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Échinococcose
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
East Mediterr Health J.
Année:
2007
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