Risk factors and prevalence of toxocariasis in pregnant women and diabetic patients compared to healthy adults in Ilam province, western Iran

Raissi, Driss; Sohrabi, Zahra; Getso, Muhammad Ibrahim; Raiesi, Omid; Hafshejani, Saeideh Hashemi; Shabandoust, Hajar; Etemadi, Soudabeh

doi:10.17179/excli2018-1630

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“…In this study, the overall seroprevalence of IgG antibodies against toxocariasis was 8%, slightly lower than the mean value (9%) of previous studies conducted in different parts of Iran (6,17). In a previous study performed in Iran, 49 (15.54 %) healthy people were seropositive for toxocariasis, and a significant risk factor was contact with cats and dogs but not age and gender (18), while in the current study, the seroprevalence was 8% and a significant risk factor was washing hands before eating, contact with cats and dogs, and raw meat consumption. In the current study, seroprevalence increased along with age but was not associated with gender, residency, or raw vegetable intake.…”

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confidence: 78%

Risk Factors and Prevalence of Toxocariasis in Healthy Adults in South Khorasan Province, Eastern Iran

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Background: Toxocariasis is a common zoonotic helminthic disease with worldwide distribution. Seroepidemiological data related to human toxocariasis and its risk factors are limited in the east of Iran. Objectives: The current study evaluated the seroprevalence of toxocariasis and associated risk factors in clinically healthy individuals aged 18 years or older in eastern Iran. Methods: We took 450 samples from clinically healthy individuals referred to medical laboratories for health screening between March and May 2022 in Birjand, Iran. The seroprevalence of IgG antibody against Toxocara was performed using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit (IBL, Germany). Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between toxocariasis and potential risk factors by SPSS 21.0 software. A probability P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The sample included 210 (56.6%) men, and 240 women (53.3%) who were aged 18 to 81 years (mean 35 ± 13 years). The Toxocara ELISA was positive in 36 (8%) individuals. The statistical analysis showed that washing hands before eating (odds ratio (OR) = 0.1, 95% CI: 0.05 - 0.3, P < 0.0001), contact with cats and dogs (OR = 0.1, 95% CI: 0.05 - 0.3, P < 0.00001), and raw meat consumption (OR = 4.8, 95% CI: 2.2 - 11.4), P < 0.0004) were risk factors associated with Toxocara infection. Conclusions: The relatively low seroprevalence of Toxocara infection in our study can be caused by environmental and socio-cultural conditions and moderate to high hygiene standards in Birjand. It is suggested that more extensive studies be conducted with larger sample sizes in at-risk groups in this area.

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Risk Factors and Prevalence of Toxocariasis in Healthy Adults in South Khorasan Province, Eastern Iran

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“…In Qena, males had higher infection rates than females, which concur with the findings of Silva et al (2017), Raissi et al (2018), Rezaiemanesh et al ( 2019), , Wang et al (2020) and Na-Ek et al (2022). The results in Alexandria were the opposite, with higher infection rates among females than males, which agrees with the findings of Kyei et al (2015) and Delai et al (2021).…”

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“…Conversely, Martínez et al (2018) and Delai et al (2021) reported a nonsignificant association between handwashing and Toxocara seropositivity. In both Alexandria and Qena, people who consumed unwashed vegetables and fruits were also more likely to be seropositive (attributed risk 56.91%) and other surveys have shown a similar association (Baghani et al, 2018;Raissi et al, 2018;Shchelkanov et al, 2020). Furthermore, seropositivity rates in both Alexandria and Qena suggest that the consumption of raw or undercooked meat from paratenic hosts is another risk factor for T. canis infection, albeit with significant variation.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with Toxocara canis in dogs and humans in Egypt: A comparative approach

Mubarak,

Mohammed,

Elaadli

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Background: Dogs are the most popular pet animals worldwide, and their frequent and close contact with humans poses an increased risk of zoonotic parasite transmission. Toxocara canis infection is a highly pervasive and economically significant zoonotic infection transmitted by dogs worldwide, commonly in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in developing countries.Objectives: This study evaluates the epidemiological profile and associated risk factors of T. canis exposure among humans and T. canis infection in domestic dogs in two climatically different governorates in Egypt.Methods: Faecal samples from 360 domiciled dogs were examined using the flotation technique to detect T. canis eggs. In addition, 276 human serum samples were evaluated by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay over a period of 10 months from May 2021 to February 2022 in the Alexandria and Qena Governorates, Egypt.Results: Shedding of T. canis was identified in 33.33% (120/360) of dogs and the overall seroprevalence in the human population was 20.65% (57/276). Lower Egypt, represented by the Alexandria Governorate, had higher canine infection (39.47%) and human seropositivity (29.87%) rates than those of Upper Egypt, represented by Qena Governorate (26.47% and 9.02% in dogs and humans, respectively). Statistical analysis of the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants revealed that handwashing, washing of vegetables and fruits and sex were associated with human T. canis exposure.Conclusion: The prevalence rates of confirmed T. canis infection in the Egyptian dogs population and the associated human seropositivity rates reflect its importance as a public health concern and support the call to increase public awareness of this issue. The risk factors identified in this study can contribute to the development of more effective control and prevention strategies.

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“…The values close to those obtained in Romania were reported in Asian countries including Iran during 2017-2018. The seroprevalence was reported to be 17.99% in Brazil (16).…”

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A Retrospective Study on the Seroprevalence of Anti-Toxocara canis Antibodies in the Human Population of a Romanian City

Luca

Sîrbu

Cireșan

et al. 2022

Int J Med Parasitol Epidemiol Sci

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Ascariasis is frequently diagnosed in the dog population, and Toxocara canis is the main agent that causes larva migrans syndrome in humans. In big cities, the number of pets is constantly increasing, especially canids. In Romania, in addition to dogs with owners, a large number of dogs without owners are found in public green spaces. Timisoara is one of the largest cities in Romania, with a population of approximately 306.462 people. In the present study, the seroprevalence of anti-T. canis antibodies was investigated in different age groups using the ELISA method. The samples were taken and analyzed in a private laboratory. The results indicated a major deficiency in the control of ascariasis in animals. The overall seroprevalence recorded in 371 individuals who were referred to the laboratory during 2017-2020 was 22.64%. The elderly were the most affected (39.39%) and children were the least affected (7.4%) groups.

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Risk factors and prevalence of toxocariasis in pregnant women and diabetic patients compared to healthy adults in Ilam province, western Iran

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Risk Factors and Prevalence of Toxocariasis in Healthy Adults in South Khorasan Province, Eastern Iran

Risk Factors and Prevalence of Toxocariasis in Healthy Adults in South Khorasan Province, Eastern Iran

Prevalence and risk factors associated with Toxocara canis in dogs and humans in Egypt: A comparative approach

A Retrospective Study on the Seroprevalence of Anti-Toxocara canis Antibodies in the Human Population of a Romanian City

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