Seroprevalence of Human Fasciolosis in Lorestan Province, Western Iran, in 2015-16
| Autor: | Peyman HEYDARIAN, Keyhan ASHRAFI, Mehdi MOHEBALI, Eshrat Beigom KIA, Mojgan ARYAEIPOUR, Ali CHEGENI SHARAFI, Hamid MOKHAYERI, Arezoo BOZORGOMID, Mohammad Bagher ROKNI |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Iranian Journal of Parasitology, Vol 12, Iss 3 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1735-7020 2008-238X |
| Popis: | Background: The aim of this study was the seroepidemiological survey for detecting the status of human fasciolosis in Lorestan Province, western Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015-16. Based on statistical estimations, 1256 serum samples were collected from different parts of Lorestan Province, western Iran, and stored at -20 °C until use. The collected serum samples were analyzed at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran using indirect ELISA method. Results: Anti-Fasciola antibodies were detected in 16 (1.3%) individuals. Regarding the seropositivity to fasciolosis, no significant differences were found between age groups, sex, level of education and occupation; however significant differences were observed regarding location, consuming local freshwater plants and water resources (P |
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