A study was undertaken to assess the sensitivity and specificity of Counter Immunoelectrophoresis (CIE) in the diagnosis of hydatidosis in buffaloes using sera samples collected at the time of slaughter. One hundred sera samples from buffaloes were screened for hydatidosis using fertile buffalo hydatid cyst fluid as antigen by CIE. Out of the 100 sera samples used, 61 were positive for hydatid ...

BACKGROUND Hydatidosis is the larval stage of the Echinococcusgranulosus. This disease is endemic in Iran. There are many studies about hydatidosis in different regions of the country, but there is not any information about the disease in Kermanshah Province. This article will review all available data about hydatidosis in this province. METHODS Using web based search engines and a survey on ...

UNLABELLED Hydatidosis of the spleen (SH) is an extremally rare condition. The aim of the study was to present our experience and discuss diagnostic methods and therapeutical options in cases of spleen hydatidosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS Between 1993 and 2008, 8 patients were diagnosed with SH, 6 of whom were operated on (4 males and 2 females). Their average age was 44.5 years (the age range 3...

BACKGROUND The reservoir and intermediate hosts of Echinococcus granulsus and human hydatidosis are more prevalent in the Alborz and Zagros Mountains slop due to rich pastures for sheep raising. Many cases of hydatid cysts operate in local hospitals annually. The present study aimed to review the epidemiologic characteristics of the hydatidosis patients. METHODS In this descriptive study, the...

Three cases of primary hydatidosis of the gluteus muscle treated in our department during the last 10 years are described. The first was initially misinterpreted as perineal or sciatic hernia. The diagnosis was set in the operating room. In the second case we included in our differential diagnosis the possibility of parasitic involvement at unusual sites. The diagnosis was confirmed by ultrason...