Abstract
The present study reports on the infection rates of hydatid cysts in both sexes and different age groups of sheep, camels and cattle from government abattoirs in different parts of Libya. An infection rate of 10.06% was recovered among 32,971 all ruminants (sheep, camels and cattle). Out 25314 of sheep, 2659 (10.52%) were infected. Out 7496 of camels, 940 (12.54%) were infected. Out 161 of cattle, 17 (10.56%) were infected. As regards to the infected organs, liver was seen to be the most commonly infected organ in sheep and cattle (46.03%; 52.94%, respectively), but in camels, it was the lung (55.21%). The fertility rates of hydatid cysts were 80% in sheep, 84% in camels and 0% in cattle. In sheep, the fertility rate of liver hydatid cysts was higher than that in other organs (53.85%), but in camels, the fertility rate in the lung was higher than that of other infected organs (66.7%). Thus, the incidence of echinococcosis in slaughtered livestock is noticeably high and denotes some hazards in control measures in Libyan abattoirs.
Highlights
Unilocular hydatid cyst, known as hydatidosis, is a zoonotic disease caused by the cystic larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus
The prevalence of cystic echinococcosis is higher in livestock animals in North Africa, How to cite this paper: Elmajdoub, L.O. and
From a total of 6333 slaughtered animals examined in winter, 13.1% were infected, and for spring, out of 7754 slaughtered animals examined, 12.4% were infected
Summary
Unilocular hydatid cyst, known as hydatidosis, is a zoonotic disease caused by the cystic larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Hydatid cysts in livestock are diagnosed when animals are sent to abattoirs for slaughter. This disease has a worldwide distribution and used to be common in developing and undeveloped countries, including the Mediterranean region. The greatest prevalence of hydatid disease in livestock is found in countries of the temperate zones, including central Asia, China, Australia and parts of Africa [1]. The prevalence of cystic echinococcosis is higher in livestock animals in North Africa, How to cite this paper: Elmajdoub, L.O. and. (2015) Prevalence of Hydatid Cysts in Slaughtered Animals from Different Areas of Libya.
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