Hydatid disease in the Hamar of Ethiopia: a public health problem for women

Klungsøyr, Peter; Courtright, Paul; Hendrikson, Thor Henrik

doi:10.1016/0035-9203(93)90114-6

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“…An epidemiological survey in subtropical Ecuador suggested that male gender was one of risk factors associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis [53]. Contrarily, a population-based study in the Hamar of Ethiopia indicated that hydatid disease was a public health problem for women [54]. Irrefutably, gender differentials also exist in the prevalence of TB [55].…”

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Co-infection of tuberculosis and parasitic diseases in humans: a systematic review

2013

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Co-infection of tuberculosis and parasitic diseases in humans is an important public problem in co-endemic areas in developing countries. However, there is a paucity of studies on co-infection and even fewer reviews. This review examines 44 appropriate papers by PRISMA from 289 papers searched in PubMed via the NCBI Entrez system (no grey literature) up to December 2012 in order to analyze the factors that influence epidemic and host’s immunity of co-infection. The limited evidence in this review indicates that most common parasite species are concurrent with Mycobacterium tuberculosis in multiple organs; socio-demographics such as gender and age, special populations with susceptibility such as renal transplant recipients, patients on maintenance haemodialysis, HIV positive patients and migrants, and living in or coming from co-endemic areas are all likely to have an impact on co-infection. Pulmonary tuberculosis and parasitic diseases were shown to be risk factors for each other. Co-infection may significantly inhibit the host’s immune system, increase antibacterial therapy intolerance and be detrimental to the prognosis of the disease; in addition, infection with parasitic diseases can alter the protective immune response to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Co-infection of tuberculosis and parasitic diseases in humans: a systematic review

2013

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“…Besides, clinical and serologic tests conducted among the Dassanetch and Nyangatom pastoralist tribes of the south western part of the country revealed the prevalence of 4.8% palpable abdominal cysts, 15% hepatomegaly and 31.7% positive hydatid skin test (Fuller and Diane, 1981). A prevalence of 0.5% -0.7% was also reported in Hamar pastoralist tribes of southwest Ethiopia (Macpherson et al, 1989;Klungsøyr, 1993). During 1995 and 2005, 234 patients were operated for hydatid disease at Tikur Anbessa Hospital in Addis Ababa (Mesfin Minas et al, 2007).…”

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Infection prevalence of hydatidosis (<i>Echinococcus granulosus</i>, Batsch, 1786) in domestic animals in Ethiopia: A synthesis report of previous surveys

Fromsa¹,

Jobre²

2011

Ethiop. Vet. J.

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Hydatidosis/echinococcosis (Echinococcus granulosus, Batsch, 1786) is considered to be a serious problem for both public health and the livestock economy in Ethiopia. The present paper reviews and summarizes available data on the disease. Abattoir survey data collected over a period of 15 years (1985)(1986)(1987)(1988)(1989)(1990)(1991)(1992)(1993)(1994)(1995)(1996)(1997)(1998)(1999) were analyzed to assess the infection prevalence of hydatidosis in domestic animals in three different agroecological zones of Ethiopia. Accordingly, 8036/22,863 (35.15%) cattle, 768/6518 (11.78%) sheep, 36/1753 (4.9%) goats, 70/417 (16.79%) camels and 0/150 (0%) pigs slaughtered in 21 different abattoirs located in various parts of the country were found harbouring hydatid cysts. A statistical discernible significant difference (p<0.001) was observed in the overall hydatidosis infection prevalence between the different species of animals, and in infection prevalence of bovine hydatidosis in the three agroecological zones where the slaughtered cattle were believed to originate from. Similarly, a statistically significant difference (p<0.01) in the prevalence of ovine hydatidosis was observed between mid-altitude and lowland agroecologies. Conversely, there was no significant difference (p>0.20) in the infection prevalence of caprine hydatidosis between mid-altitude and lowlands. The present study reconfirms that hydatid disease is widespread and highly prevalent in ruminant livestock in Ethiopia and warrants institution of a nation-wide control measures. Considerations on experiences of other countries with respect to the economic benefits that hydatid disease control programs may bring to livestock producers and combining such efforts with other zoonosis control schemes in view of the 'one health' initiative is worthy for animal health planners and policy decision-makers. The paper also serves as a quick reference source on hydatidosis in the country and basis for future studies.

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“…So far, the only population-based survey was carried out using 176 blood sera from hospital patients in Minna and Abeokuta in Niger and Ogun states, respectively, and mean result showed a 0.53% CE seroprevalence [70]. Although human CE in Nigeria is usually rare, a similar situation exists in many eastern and northern African countries where human prevalence usually ranged from 0 to 2% and is yet considered a disease of major public health concern [12,44,50,68]. Regardless, the need for differential diagnosis of suspected cases remains invaluable in appraising the level of human CE infection across zones in Nigeria.…”

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Review of Cystic Echinococcosis in Nigeria: A Story of Neglect

Ohiolei¹,

Yan²,

Li³

et al. 2019

Acta Parasit.

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Purpose Cystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato is a widespread zoonotic disease of global concern. In Nigeria, the exact picture/status of CE is unclear, as most of the states are largely uninvestigated. Yet, as with every parasitic zoonosis, the first step towards planning a comprehensive management and control programme involves assessment of available national/regional prevalence data, host range, and risk factors at play in the transmission dynamics. Methods Published articles on echinococcosis were searched on PubMed and Africa Journal Online (AJOL) databases. Inclusion criteria were based on studies reporting prevalence of echinococcosis in animals and humans (including case reports) from 1970 to 2018. Results In this study, we evaluated and summarized cystic echinococcosis reports in Nigeria and found that post 1970-80s, studies on cystic echinococcosis have remained sparse regardless of the high prevalence recorded in the early years of CE investigation. In addition, information on the genetic population structure and the role of wildlife in CE transmission is still lacking. Conclusions This study appraises the prevalence and distribution of CE in Nigeria and identified areas where surveillance and control efforts should be focused and intensified.

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Hydatid disease in the Hamar of Ethiopia: a public health problem for women

Cited by 21 publications

References 10 publications

Co-infection of tuberculosis and parasitic diseases in humans: a systematic review

Co-infection of tuberculosis and parasitic diseases in humans: a systematic review

Infection prevalence of hydatidosis (<i>Echinococcus granulosus</i>, Batsch, 1786) in domestic animals in Ethiopia: A synthesis report of previous surveys

Review of Cystic Echinococcosis in Nigeria: A Story of Neglect

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