Seroprevalence of Human Fascioliasis Using Indirect ELISA in Isfahan District, Central Iran In 2013
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Mohammad Saberinasab
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Mehdi Mohebali
,
Gholamreza Molawi
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Eshrat Beigom Kia
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Mojgan Aryaeipour
,
Mohammad Bagher Rokni
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to detect the seroprevalence of human fascioliasis in Isfahan County, central Iran in 2013.
Methods: Overall, 471 sera samples were collected from people recalled randomly to 20 health centers in the city of Isfahan and 10 related villages in 2014. Sera were examined using ELISA test. A questionnaire was filled out for each participant.
Results: Altogether eight cases (1.7%) were seropositive which had the OD absorbance in ELISA test more than the calculated cutoff of 0.36. All of them were female. One positive subject had a history of consuming Delar (Local dish) and three seropositive cases with history of eating Zeitoon-Parvadeh (Proceeded olive).
Conclusion: Isfahan County might be considered as one area apt for fascioliasis.More studies in terms of veterinary investigation and verifying the risk factors are necessary.
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