The seroprevalence of cystic hydatidosis in Oman

M. A. IdrisDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanCorrespondence[email protected]

A. RuppelDepartment of Tropical Hygiene, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, D-69120Heidelberg, Germany

H. Gehrig-FeistelDepartment of Parasitology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 324, D-69120Heidelberg, Germany

A. S. AlansariDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

A. K. Al-RejaibiDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

M. H. TageldinRumais Central Veterinary Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Muscat, Oman

K. El-SinaryRumais Central Veterinary Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Muscat, Oman

show all

Abstract

The presence of antibodies against Echinococcus granulosus in sera from 306 humans and 390 camels in Oman was investigated by indirect haemagglutination assays. Only one of the human and five of the camel sera gave positive reactions. The reactivities of the human sera were confirmed by ELISA. These results, together with isolated reports of hydatid cysts, indicate that E. granulosus is endemic in Oman, although with a low prevalence.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

The seroprevalence of cystic hydatidosis in Oman

Information for

Open access

Opportunities

Help and information

The seroprevalence of cystic hydatidosis in Oman

Abstract

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Related research

To cite this article:

Download citation

Information for

Open access

Opportunities

Help and information

Keep up to date

Your download is now in progress and you may close this window

Login or register to access this feature