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Safari M, Alinia M T, Hafezi F, Heidari S, Darabi E, Tat M et al . Seroprevalence Survey of Hydatid Cyst by ELISA Using Antigen B (AgB). Paramedical Sciences and Military Health 2025; 20 (2) :20-27
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Mohammad Safari1 
, Mohammad Taha Alinia1 , Fatemeh Hafezi2 , Soudabeh Heidari3 , Enayat Darabi4 , Mahdi Tat5 , Tahereh Mohammadzadeh *6
, Mohammad Taha Alinia1 , Fatemeh Hafezi2 , Soudabeh Heidari3 , Enayat Darabi4 , Mahdi Tat5 , Tahereh Mohammadzadeh *6
1- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
3- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
6- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,yasint80@yahoo.com
2- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
3- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Applied Virology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
6- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Introduction: Hydatid cyst is one of the most important zoonotic parasitic diseases, caused by the larval stage of the parasite Echinococcus granulosus. The disease presents a wide range of clinical symptoms in different organs of affected patients. Epidemiological studies in various communities significantly contribute to the prevention and control of diseases, including hydatid cyst. This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of hydatid cyst in patients referred to the laboratory of Imam Hossein Hospital, Kermanshah, using antigen B (AgB) by ELISA.
Materials and Methods: A total of 282 blood samples were collected from patients (military personnel and their families) referred to the laboratory of Imam Hossein Hospital, Kermanshah. AgB was prepared from hydatid cyst fluid obtained from infected sheep livers. The presence of antibodies against AgB in the serum samples was examined using indirect ELISA.
Results: Among the 282 samples tested, 28 samples (9.9%) showed a positive response to AgB. The highest percentages of positive sera were observed among females (13%), the 30–39 years age group (11.1%), individuals working in the operational category (8.6%), military personnel with 11–20 years of service (14.3%), residents of urban areas (9%), individuals with non-university education (10.4%), individuals consuming tap water (9.9%), and those using disinfectants and detergents to wash vegetables (10.4%). Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between age and positive ELISA test results (P = 0.043), while no significant relationship was found between other variables and positive ELISA tests (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The notable seroprevalence of hydatidosis among the military population and their families, as observed in this study, emphasizes the need for informed awareness campaigns and follow-up for potential cases of the disease.
Materials and Methods: A total of 282 blood samples were collected from patients (military personnel and their families) referred to the laboratory of Imam Hossein Hospital, Kermanshah. AgB was prepared from hydatid cyst fluid obtained from infected sheep livers. The presence of antibodies against AgB in the serum samples was examined using indirect ELISA.
Results: Among the 282 samples tested, 28 samples (9.9%) showed a positive response to AgB. The highest percentages of positive sera were observed among females (13%), the 30–39 years age group (11.1%), individuals working in the operational category (8.6%), military personnel with 11–20 years of service (14.3%), residents of urban areas (9%), individuals with non-university education (10.4%), individuals consuming tap water (9.9%), and those using disinfectants and detergents to wash vegetables (10.4%). Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between age and positive ELISA test results (P = 0.043), while no significant relationship was found between other variables and positive ELISA tests (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The notable seroprevalence of hydatidosis among the military population and their families, as observed in this study, emphasizes the need for informed awareness campaigns and follow-up for potential cases of the disease.
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Received: 2025/05/17 | Accepted: 2025/06/24 | Published: 2025/06/30
Received: 2025/05/17 | Accepted: 2025/06/24 | Published: 2025/06/30
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