Prevalence of Echinococcus granulosus detected using enzyme immunoassay and abdominal ultrasonography in a group of students staying in a state dormitory in Turkey

Bilgin ARDA

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Prevalence of Echinococcus granulosus detected using enzyme immunoassay and abdominal ultrasonography in a group of students staying in a state dormitory in Turkey

Yazarlar:

Bilgin ARDA

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2009 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.791-794

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2009

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000755342

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

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Aim: In this study our aim was to analyse the seroprevalence of cystic echinococcosis and prevalence of lesions (with abdominal ultrasonography) in a group of young adult university students staying in a state dormitory in Bornova, İzmir, Turkey.   Materials and methods: The study group was consisted of 750 students (360 women, 390 men, mean age 20.92 ± 1.82 years, min 17, max 29). Informed written consent was obtained from each student and they were requested to fill a questionnaire form (sociocultural and economic condition, area of living, and demographic data). Blood sampling was performed by intravenous puncture and sera were obtained after centrifugation. Anti-E. granulosus antibodies were detected using enzyme immune assay (EIA). All participants were given an appointment for abdominal ultrasonography.    Results: Of the 750 students, 99 (13.2%) were seropositive for anti-E. granulosus Ig G. A total of 250 students (49 seropositive and 201 seronegative) were performed abdominal ultrasonography. Of the 250 students, 2 (1 in liver and 1 in kidney, both seropositive) had cystic lesions and were referred to surgery.   Conclusion: Our findings suggest that cystic echinococcosis is prevalent in Turkey. Epidemiologic studies combining EIA and abdominal ultrasonography are warranted.

 

Aim: In this study our aim was to analyse the seroprevalence of cystic echinococcosis and prevalence of lesions (with abdominal ultrasonography) in a group of young adult university students staying in a state dormitory in Bornova, İzmir, Turkey.   Materials and methods: The study group was consisted of 750 students (360 women, 390 men, mean age 20.92 ± 1.82 years, min 17, max 29). Informed written consent was obtained from each student and they were requested to fill a questionnaire form (sociocultural and economic condition, area of living, and demographic data). Blood sampling was performed by intravenous puncture and sera were obtained after centrifugation. Anti-E. granulosus antibodies were detected using enzyme immune assay (EIA). All participants were given an appointment for abdominal ultrasonography.    Results: Of the 750 students, 99 (13.2%) were seropositive for anti-E. granulosus Ig G. A total of 250 students (49 seropositive and 201 seronegative) were performed abdominal ultrasonography. Of the 250 students, 2 (1 in liver and 1 in kidney, both seropositive) had cystic lesions and were referred to surgery.   Conclusion: Our findings suggest that cystic echinococcosis is prevalent in Turkey. Epidemiologic studies combining EIA and abdominal ultrasonography are warranted.

Makale detayları

Prevalence of Echinococcus granulosus detected using enzyme immunoassay and abdominal ultrasonography in a group of students staying in a state dormitory in Turkey

Yazarlar:

Bilgin ARDA

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2009 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.791-794

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2009

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000755342

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Key words: Echinococcosis

student health

seroprevalence

Sayı

Makale detayları

Prevalence of Echinococcus granulosus detected using enzyme immunoassay and abdominal ultrasonography in a group of students staying in a state dormitory in Turkey

Yazarlar: Bilgin ARDA

Yayıncı: TUBITAK

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2009 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.791-794

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2009

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2000755342

Sıklık: İki Aylık

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

Key words: Echinococcosis

student health

seroprevalence

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Bilgin ARDA

Yayıncı:

TUBITAK

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2009 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.791-794

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2009

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2000755342

Sıklık:

İki Aylık

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144