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H Mbaya¹, J Magambo, S Njenga

¹National Biosafety Authority, Nairobi, Kenya.

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|July 25, 2014

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This study surveyed livestock in central to northeastern Kenya for cystic echinococcosis (CE), finding different parasite species than previously known. The findings suggest a distinct epidemiological situation impacting human CE occurrence in the region.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Parasitology
Molecular Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) research in Kenya historically focused on Turkana and Maasailand.
No prior data existed for CE in livestock from central to northeastern Kenya.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of CE in livestock in a previously unsurveyed region of Kenya.
To compare findings with established CE foci in Kenya.

Main Methods:

Survey of 7,831 livestock carcasses (cattle, camels, goats, sheep).
Prevalence calculation for CE in each host species.
Molecular identification of Echinococcus species using RFLP-PCR of the mitochondrial nad1 gene.

Main Results:

CE prevalence varied by species: cattle (1.92%), camels (6.94%), goats (0.37%), sheep (4.62%).
Identified Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto, E. ortleppi, and E. canadensis.
E. ortleppi and E. canadensis were found in fertile cysts in cattle and camels, respectively, with E. ortleppi being a new record in goats.

Conclusions:

The CE epidemiological situation in central/northeastern Kenya differs significantly from Turkana and Maasailand.
The lower prevalence of E. granulosus s.s. may correlate with fewer human CE cases in this area.