UNVEILING CYSTIC HYDATID INFECTION: FIELD INVESTIGATION IN HUMANS AND CAMELS AT TAMBOOL TOWN AND KHARTOUM STATE HOSPITALS, SUDAN

Mohammad Albadawi

Authors

Mohammad Albadawi Department of Molecular Biology, National Health Laboratory (Nphl), Republic of Sudan

Keywords:

Cystic hydatid infection, zoonotic disease, prevalence

Abstract

Cystic hydatid infection, caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, is a zoonotic disease with significant public health and economic implications. This study presents a field investigation into cystic hydatid infection in humans and camels, focusing on Tambool Town and Khartoum State Hospitals in Sudan. By employing clinical assessments, serological tests, imaging techniques, and post-mortem examinations, the research explores the prevalence, distribution, and characteristics of the disease among the local population and camel herds. The findings shed light on the zoonotic potential, risk factors, and potential transmission pathways, offering insights for effective control and preventive strategies in both human and animal health domains.

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