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Iranian journal of parasitology2012; 6(4); 46-50;

A serological survey of cystic echinococcosis in equids in East of Turkey.

Abstract: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by hydatid cysts, is a widespread and hazardous disease in humans and animals worldwide. The disease is very common in Turkey, causing serious economic losses and public health problem. In this study, the seroprevalence of equine CE was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Methods: Partially purified cyst fluid antigen from sheep hydatid cyst fluid was used as antigen in ELISA. A total of 250 equids consisting of 206 donkeys and 44 horses from various regions of Erzurum province of Eastern Turkey. Results: Anti- Echinococcus granulosus antibodies were detected in 78 (31.2%) of 250 equids. The prevalence rate was 20.4% for horses and 33.5% for donkeys. There was no statistically difference between sex and ages groups for both horses and donkeys (P>0.05). Conclusions: Equine CE is quite endemic in Eastern Turkey. The high prevalence of CE suggests that equids in the transmission cycles is possible as a source of infection for definitive hosts.
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Publication Date: 2012-02-22 PubMed ID: 22347313PubMed Central: PMC3279907
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The research paper details a study on the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis (a disease caused by hydatid cysts) in horses and donkeys in Eastern Turkey. The study discovers a high prevalence of this disease in this region, indicating the role of these animals in the infection cycle.

Research Methods:

  • The researchers conducted a seroprevalence study of cystic echinococcosis in equids (a family of animals that includes donkeys and horses) in the Erzurum province of Eastern Turkey.
  • A total of 250 equids, which included 206 donkeys and 44 horses varying in regions, sex, and age, were examined.
  • An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test was used to determine the presence of the disease. In this case, the antigen used in the ELISA was derived from partially purified cyst fluid from sheep hydatid cyst fluid.

Results:

  • The study detected anti-Echinococcus granulosus antibodies (the causative agent of cystic echinococcosis) in 78 of the 250 equids, a prevalence rate of 31.2%.
  • When looking at individual species, the prevalence in horses was 20.4%, while it was significantly higher in donkeys at 33.5%.
  • The researchers found no statistically significant difference in infection rate between different sexes and age groups in both horses and donkeys.

Conclusions and Implications:

  • The study concludes that equine cystic echinococcosis is quite endemic in Eastern Turkey. The high prevalence of cystic echinococcosis in these animals suggests their role in the transmission cycle of the disease.
  • This study implies that effective control measures are necessary as these equids may be a possible source of infection for definitive hosts such as dogs, which in turn can transmit the infection to humans causing public health issues.

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Balkaya I, Simsek S. (2012). A serological survey of cystic echinococcosis in equids in East of Turkey. Iran J Parasitol, 6(4), 46-50.

Publication

Iranian journal of parasitology
ISSN: 2008-238X
NlmUniqueID: 101464309
Country: Iran
Language: English
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Pages: 46-50

Researcher Affiliations

Balkaya, I
  • Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Ataturk, Erzurum-TURKEY.
Simsek, S

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