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Bioclimatic Analysis and Spatial Distribution of Livestock Fascioliasis in Iran

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of fascioliasis and to perform a climatological analysis of different regions of Iran based on the current situation of the parasite and its intermediate host using Geographical Information System (GIS).

Methods: Meteorological data were obtained from Iran Meteorological Organization. Risk map of fascioliasis transmission was prepared based on this data and using forecasting indices. Further, the number of fascioliasis cases from 31 provinces reported to the Iran Veterinary Organization were collected and prevalence maps of livestock fascioliasis were drawn.

Results: The main risk hotspots were found in Northern provinces like Golestan, Mazandaran and Gilan as well as some Southern provinces such as Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari and Fars, which have ideal conditions for completion of the parasite life cycle. Moreover, Gilan Province with 10.83% had the highest rate of fascioliasis infection in slaughtered animal.

Conclusion: Iran is one of the most important foci of fascioliasis globally. Several provinces of Iran have appropriate conditions for evolution of parasite life cycle and presence of its intermediate host. These regions require special attention and serious determination in order to control fascioliasis in human and animals.

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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/ijpa.v14i1.716
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Fascioliasis Bioclimatic analysis Spatial distribution Risk map Iran
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GHANIMATDAN M, CHALECHALE A, REZAEI F, ROKNI MB, SHAHROKHI SR. Bioclimatic Analysis and Spatial Distribution of Livestock Fascioliasis in Iran. Iran J Parasitol. 2019;14(1):41-51.