Human cystic echinococcosis in nomads of south-west Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2007; 13 (1): 41-48
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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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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Migrantes
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Estudos Soroepidemiológicos
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
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Doenças Endêmicas
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Cães
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Equinococose
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2007
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