Results of Radiological and Serological Screenings in Individuals Sharing the Same Living Area as Patients with Hydatid Cyst in Afghanistan’s State Hospital

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Parasitology - Year 2020, Vol 44, Issue 3

Abstract

Objective: To determine the results of radiological and serological screenings in individuals who shared the same living space as patients with hydatid cyst in a State Hospital of Afghanistan. Methods: Patients presenting with hydatid cyst to a public hospital in Afghanistan were included in this study. Full sampling method was used. Also, the relatives of the patients were called to the hospital and investigated for the presence of hydatid cyst antibodies through direct chest X-ray, upper abdominal ultrasonography and ELISA. Results: During the study period, a total of 214 patients, including 102 male and 112 female, underwent radiological and serological screenings. While cysts were radiologically detected in the liver, lung and spleen in 8, 2 and 1 patient, respectively, the serology was positive in 22 patients. Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was concluded that the patients who shared the same environment as the patients who were diagnosed with hydatid cyst in an endemic region for cyst hydatid disease.

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Mohammad Maroof Eilbigi, Kemal Macit Hisar

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  • EP ID EP688663
  • DOI 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2020.6325
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Mohammad Maroof Eilbigi, Kemal Macit Hisar (2020). Results of Radiological and Serological Screenings in Individuals Sharing the Same Living Area as Patients with Hydatid Cyst in Afghanistan’s State Hospital. Turkish Journal of Parasitology, 44(3), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-688663