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Some observations on hydatidosis in Jordan
1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid.
Journal of Helminthology
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Hydatidosis (Echinococcus granulosus) affects 2.8% of students in Jordan. This parasitic infection, endemic in the region, shows higher prevalence in females and specific male age groups, impacting sheep and causing economic losses.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hydatidosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a significant zoonotic parasitic disease.
- Understanding its prevalence and transmission dynamics is crucial for public health interventions and economic impact assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the seroprevalence of hydatidosis in a student population in Jordan.
- To investigate the prevalence of anti-hydatid antibodies in outpatients.
- To assess the endemic status and economic impact of Echinococcus granulosus in Jordan.
Main Methods:
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) IgE test was used to detect antibodies in sera from schoolchildren and university students.
- Indirect Hemagglutination Assay (IHA) test was employed to analyze sera from university students and outpatients.
- Data on infection ratios and economic losses in sheep were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- A 2.8% seropositivity rate for hydatidosis was found in students (5/176).
- Prevalence was higher in females (4.5%) and adult males (18-24 years).
- IHA revealed 5.16% positivity in university students and 3.6% in outpatients, with varying male-to-female infection ratios.
Conclusions:
- Hydatidosis is in an endemic steady state in Jordan.
- The study highlights the importance of age and sex in hydatidosis prevalence.
- Significant economic losses are associated with Echinococcus granulosus infection in sheep.