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Veterinary world2019; 12(10); 1591-1598; doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1591-1598

The contribution of domestic animals to the transmission of schistosomiasis japonica in the Lindu Subdistrict of the Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

Abstract: Schistosomiasis is endemic in Indonesia and is found in three remote areas in Central Sulawesi Province. Non-human mammals serve as reservoir hosts, meaning the disease is zoonotic. The previous schistosomiasis studies in animals from the Lindu Subdistrict did not determine which domestic animal species can serve as the primary source of transmission. No animals have been treated in Indonesia to control the disease; therefore, the parasite's life cycle is not blocked entirely. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and identify the risk factors associated with, infection in animals, and identify animals' relative contributions to transmission in the Lindu Subdistrict. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of infected animals was conducted in five villages of the Lindu Subdistrict. Fecal samples were collected from 134 selected animals (13 cattle, 26 buffaloes, 28 horses, 59 pigs, and 8 dogs). infection and infection intensity were determined using the Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory method. Environmental contamination with schistosome eggs was measured. The data were analyzed using a Chi-square test. Results: The overall prevalence of schistosomiasis was 32.9%, with the prevalence of infection in each species of animal at 61.5% in cattle, 42.3% in buffaloes, 25.0% in horses, 35.6% in pigs, and 12.5% in dogs. Free-range pigs were 8.667 times more likely to have infection than pigs kept in cages. Buffaloes, cattle, and horses were the primary sources of egg contamination, with relative transmission indices of 59.15%, 22.80%, and 10.61%, respectively. Conclusions: Bovines and horses are the main contributors to schistosomiasis transmission in the Lindu Subdistrict. In conjunction with other schistosomiasis control programs, the government should treat infected animals living within endemic areas where there are high infection rates of .
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Publication Date: 2019-10-23 PubMed ID: 31849421PubMed Central: PMC6868259DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1591-1598Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research investigates the role of domestic animals in transmitting the disease schistosomiasis in certain endemic areas of Central Sulawesi Province in Indonesia to identify the primary animal sources and devise effective control strategies.

Research Objective

  • The main aim of this study is to identify the prevalence and risk factors of Schistosomiasis infection in domestic animals in the Lindu Subdistrict. It also seeks to quantify the relative contributions of different animals to disease transmission, in order to target treatment appropriately in efforts to control the disease.

Methodology

  • The researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey wherein fecal samples from a variety of domestic animals were collected and examined for signs of schistosomiasis infection. The animal species included cattle, buffaloes, horses, pigs, and dogs. The Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory method was used to ascertain infection and to measure the infection intensity.
  • The collected data were then subjected to a Chi-square statistical test for analysis.

Results

  • The results indicate an overall prevalence of schistosomiasis at 32.9% in the examined animals. The infection rates were highest in cattle, followed by buffalos, pigs, horses, and dogs.
  • The study revealed that pigs that were allowed to roam freely were 8.667 times more likely to be infected than those kept in cages. This suggests that animal management practices play a role in disease transmission.
  • Buffalos, cattle, and horses were found to be the main sources of egg contamination, thereby suggesting their vital role in the disease transmission cycle.

Conclusion and Recommendations

  • The study concludes that bovines (cattle and buffaloes) and horses are the primary contributors to schistosomiasis transmission in the Lindu Subdistrict.
  • The findings prompt a recommendation for the Indonesian government to treat infected animals, specifically bovines and horses, to help control schistosomiasis in regions where the infection rate is high.

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Budiono NG, Satrija F, Ridwan Y, Handharyani E, Murtini S. (2019). The contribution of domestic animals to the transmission of schistosomiasis japonica in the Lindu Subdistrict of the Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Vet World, 12(10), 1591-1598. https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2019.1591-1598

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Veterinary world
ISSN: 0972-8988
NlmUniqueID: 101504872
Country: India
Language: English
Volume: 12
Issue: 10
Pages: 1591-1598

Researcher Affiliations

Budiono, Novericko Ginger
  • Parasitology and Medical Entomology Study Program, Graduate School, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
Satrija, Fadjar
  • Parasitology and Medical Entomology Study Program, Graduate School, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
  • Department of Animal Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
Ridwan, Yusuf
  • Parasitology and Medical Entomology Study Program, Graduate School, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
  • Department of Animal Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
Handharyani, Ekowati
  • Department of Veterinary Clinic, Reproduction, and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
Murtini, Sri
  • Parasitology and Medical Entomology Study Program, Graduate School, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.
  • Department of Animal Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.

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