Author/Authors :
HEYDARIAN, Peyman Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , ASHRAFI, Keyhan Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Medicine - Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , MOHEBALI, Mehdi Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , KIA, Eshrat Beigom Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , ARYAEIPOUR, Mojgan Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , CHEGENI SHARAFI, Ali Dept. of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention - Deputy of Health - Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran , MOKHAYERI, Hamid Dept. of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention - Deputy of Health - Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran , BOZORGOMID, Arezoo Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , ROKNI, Mohammad Bagher Dept. of Medical Parasitology and Mycology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Background: The aim of this study was the seroepidemiological survey for detecting
the status of human fasciolosis in Lorestan Province, western Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015-16. Based on statistical
estimations, 1256 serum samples were collected from different parts of Lorestan
Province, western Iran, and stored at -20 °C until use. The collected serum samples
were analyzed at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran using indirect
ELISA method.
Results: Anti-Fasciola antibodies were detected in 16 (1.3%) individuals. Regarding
the seropositivity to fasciolosis, no significant differences were found between age
groups, sex, level of education and occupation; however significant differences
were observed regarding location, consuming local freshwater plants and water resources
(P<0.02.)
Conclusion: Local freshwater plants and unfiltered water resources were probably
the main sources of the infection. Health education by local health centers to elevate
awareness of people, and providing facilities for safer drinking water, especially
in rural areas may help decrease the risk of fasciolosis infection in this region.
Keywords :
Fasciolosis , Seroepidemiology , Freshwater plants , Iran
