[Seroprevalence of infection due to Echinococcus granulosus in the population of Castilla and León (Spain)]. / Seroprevalencia de infección por Echinococcus granulosus en la población de Castilla y León.
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin
; 21(10): 563-7, 2003 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-14642255
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Human hydatidosis is a prevalent zoonotic disease in the Castilla y León region of Spain. The aim of this study is to investigate the seroprevalence of Echinococcus granulosus infection in this region.METHODS:
We studied 4824 serum samples from a random, representative population of healthy individuals from each province of Castilla y León, obtained over one year. An indirect enzyme-immunoassay developed in our laboratory was used to determine the presence of IgG antibodies against Echinococcus granulosus in these samples.RESULTS:
IgG antibodies against Echinococcus granulosus were detected in 3.4% (164/4824) of samples studied, with a range of 1.26% to 7.10%, depending on the province. Antibody seroprevalence increased significantly with age, but there was no significant sex-related difference (3.66% men vs. 3.14% women).CONCLUSION:
The seroprevalence of Echinococcus granulosus infection in Castilla y León is still high. These data contribute to hydatidosis surveillance within the control program for this disease.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Imunoglobulina G
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Anticorpos Anti-Helmínticos
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Equinococose
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Echinococcus
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Es
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article