Serologic survey of human hydatid disease in high risk populations from central Tunisia. Preliminary results

The annual surgical incidence rate of hydatid disease in central Tunisia varies from 11.1 to 30.1 per 100,000 population depending on the district. In order to obtain more comprehensive data, we conducted a serologic survey in the district with the highest rate, using hemagglutination-inhibition to...

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Published inThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Vol. 33; no. 6; p. 1182
Main Authors Mlika, N, Larouze, B, Dridi, M, Yang, R, Gharbi, S, Jemmali, M, Gaudebout, C, Rousset, J J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1984
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Echinococcosis - epidemiology
Echinococcosis, Hepatic - epidemiology
Female
Hemagglutination Inhibition Tests
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Risk
Tunisia
Tunisia
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Summary:The annual surgical incidence rate of hydatid disease in central Tunisia varies from 11.1 to 30.1 per 100,000 population depending on the district. In order to obtain more comprehensive data, we conducted a serologic survey in the district with the highest rate, using hemagglutination-inhibition to test 480 workers from a state farm and 190 inhabitants of villages in the neighborhood. The overall prevalence rate was 1.3% (9/670). Echotomography revealed liver cysts in all cases and the diagnosis was confirmed in the eight subjects who underwent surgery. If these preliminary results are confirmed by further surveys, mass screening might be considered in high risk districts.
ISSN:0002-9637
DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.1984.33.1182