First serological study of equine hydatidosis in Iran.
Abstract: Hydatidosis, is an important worldwide zoonotic disease caused by larval stages (metacestodes) of tapeworm parasites of the genus Echinococcus. The objective of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of equine hydatidosis in Iran by latex agglutination test. This study also served to correlate sex and age with mentioned results in cases. Therefore, 193 serum samples were collected from clinically healthy horses at 9 race clubs in Kerman, Yazd and Golestan provinces, Iran. According to the results, antibodies against hydatidosis were detected in 6 sera (3.11 %) among 193 samples. Results showed two male and four female horses were sero-positive against hydatidosis. In conclusion, present study shows that antibodies against hydatidosis have been detected in Iran equine population. Therefore, it seems that Iranian horse clubs should improve their management and health levels to increase their proficiencies.
Publication Date: 2016-01-14 PubMed ID: 27876984PubMed Central: PMC5118355DOI: 10.1007/s12639-015-0729-2Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article provides details about the first-ever study into the prevalence of the disease hydatidosis in horses in Iran. The study discovered that the disease, caused by the tapeworm parasite Echinococcus, has a presence in the Iranian equestrian population, highlighting the need for better management and healthcare practices in Iran’s horse clubs.
Introduction
- The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hydatidosis, a zoonotic disease caused by tapeworm parasites of the Echinococcus genus, in horses in Iran. This infection is a significant zoonotic disease worldwide, affecting various livestock animals and humans.
- No previous research exists regarding the prevalence of this disease within the Iranian horse population hence making this research the first of its kind in Iran.
Methodology
- The researchers collected a total of 193 serum samples from clinically healthy horses.
- These samples were collected from nine different horse racing clubs across three provinces in Iran: Kerman, Yazd, and Golestan. The study sought to provide a representative cross-section of horses from different regions of Iran.
- The researchers used the latex agglutination test, a widely used diagnostic test, to determine the presence of antibodies against hydatidosis in the collected samples.
Results
- Results of the tests showed that antibodies against hydatidosis were found in six out of the 193 samples, indicating a seroprevalence rate of about 3.11%. This means that approximately 3.11% of the sampled horses were exposed to the disease.
- Upon correlating the test results with the sex of the affected horses, they found that two of the positive results came from male horses and four from female horses.
Conclusion
- The study concluded by establishing that hydatidosis does indeed exist in the Iranian horse population. This discovery has potential implications on public health as hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans.
- The researchers recommended an improvement in management and health standards at Iranian horse clubs to limit the prevalence and spread of the disease, thereby safeguarding both animal and human health. This could involve health screenings, vaccination, better understanding of transmission, and improved hygienic practices.
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APA
Sakhaee E, Golchin M, Amiri H, Fayed MR, Eydi J.
(2016).
First serological study of equine hydatidosis in Iran.
J Parasit Dis, 40(4), 1567-1570.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-015-0729-2 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
- Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
- Private Veterinary Clinician, Yazd, Iran.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
Conflict of Interest Statement
There is no conflict of interest.
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