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[Epidemiology of hydatidosis in Tunisian children and adolescents]
A Bchir1, A Hamdi, M N Guediche
1Faculté de Médecine, Monastir, Tunisie.
Insights
Echinococcosis epidemiology in Tunisian children and adolescents shows boys are more affected under 10, while girls are more affected after 10. Liver involvement is common in girls, highlighting the need for pediatric prevention programs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Analysis of operative reports from central Tunisia (1980-1985).
- Focus on pediatric and adolescent patients under 20 years of age.
- Investigated the epidemiological patterns of echinococcosis.
Purpose:
- To define the epidemiology of echinococcosis in children and adolescents in central Tunisia.
- To identify age and sex-specific prevalence and organ involvement.
- To inform targeted prevention strategies.
Summary:
- A total of 443 patients under 20 underwent surgery for echinococcosis.
- Prevalence differs by age and sex: boys affected more under 10, girls after 10.
- Liver echinococcosis is more frequent in girls across all age groups.
Impact:
- Highlights significant pediatric burden of echinococcosis in the region.
- Provides data to tailor public health interventions for children and adolescents.
- Emphasizes the need for early detection and prevention programs, especially for young children.
Abstract:
Analysis of the operative reports of hospitals in the central area of Tunisia allowed to define the epidemiology of echinococcosis in children and adolescents. Four hundred forty-three patients under 20 years of age were operated on between 1980 and 1985. In children less than 10 years of age, boys are more often concerned than girls, whereas prevalence in girls occurs after 10 years of age. Liver involvement is more frequent in girls, whatever their ages. Prevention programs should consider the high frequency in young children.