TAENIA SAGINATA IN MAN AND CYSTICERCOSIS IN CATTLE AND BUFFALOES IN ASWAN GOVERNORATE, EGYPT

المجلة: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology

سنة النشر: 2017

تاريخ النشر: 2017-08-02

Taeniasis is an important foodborne parasitic disease worldwide. This study determined the presenceof cysticercosis in cattle and buffaloes and discussing their public health importance in AswanGovernorate, Upper Egypt. A total number of 45780 cattle, 223 buffaloes, were examined during theextended period from August 2015 till the end of July 2016. The existence of Cysticercus bovisinfection among slaughtered Cattle and Buffaloes was studied at three different slaughterhouses(Aswan, Draw and Al-Sharq Al-Awsat) in Aswan Governorate. C. bovis in slaughtered cattle andbuffaloes was (7.5% & 1.34%), respectively. Cattle and buffaloes infected with C. bovis it was foryoung and old animals, respectively (7.5% &12.12%); (0.51% & (7.14%). C. bovis in slaughteredcattle was commonly found in the tongue muscles (70.46%), Heart (2.8%), masseter muscles (0.43%)and gluteal muscles (0.29%). While for buffaloes heart (100%) was the most common site infectedwith C.bovis .Moreover, Viable C.bovis was (86%) in slaughtered cattle and buffaloes.Taeniasis was detected in (0.4%) of examined patients with gastroenteritis. The infection among maleis (1.5%) while it not detected in females. The results confirmed that cysticercosis is endemic amongcattle and buffaloes in Aswan Governorate. Meat inspection is a must. Keywords: Egypt, Aswan, Foodborne parasite, Cysticercosis, Taeniasis, Zoonosi

CYSTICERCOSIS IN SMALL RUMINANTS SLAUGHTERED IN ASWAN SLAUGHTERHOUSE, EGYPT

المجلة: Assiut Veterinary Medical Journa

سنة النشر: 2017

تاريخ النشر: 2017-10-22

The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence, organ distribution, morphological characters andeconomic importance of Cysticercus ovis and Cysticercus tenuicollis in sheep and goats. A total of 669 sheepand 484goats slaughtered at Aswan Slaughterhouse were carefully examined for these metacestodes. Cysticercusovis was detected (1.94%) from slaughtered sheep. Cysticercus tenuicollis was found (13.3%) in sheep and(24.2%) in goats. The prevalence of both C.ovis and C.tenuicollis was higher in females than males and theirprevalence was higher in older animals compared to the younger ones. For Cysticercus ovis, the highest infectionwas found in spring while the highest seasonal infection rate of Cysticercus tenuicollis in slaughtered sheep andgoats was noted in autumn season. The infection with C.ovis was only found in the heart, while C.tenuicollis inslaughtered sheep and goats was found mainly in the omentum. These results suggest that the high prevalence ofthe metacestodes infection in this area is a great concern for both medical and veterinary authorities to designtherapeutic and preventive programs to overcome this problem. Key words: Metacestodes, small ruminants, Aswan

Hydatidosis of Camels and Sheep Slaughtered in Aswan Governorate, Southern Egypt

المجلة: Russian Journal of Parasitology

سنة النشر: 2018

تاريخ النشر: 2018-09-25

background: Hydatidosis is an infection caused by the cystic larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. This disease is a zoonotic disease has aworldwide distribution and common in developing and undeveloped countries.objectives: The objective of the present study is to studying the infection rate and predilection seats of hydatid cyst affections amongslaughtered food animals in Aswan Governorate, southern Egypt and study the effect of age and sex of infected slaughtered animals on theinfection with hydatid cyst. Also, study the effect of seasonal variations in the infection with hydatid cyst among slaughtered animals. In addition,the macroscopic examination, microscopic examination, scanning electron microscopy and histopathological studies for the collected hydatidcyst are examined.methods: This investigation was carried out from August 2015 to July 2016 in two main slaughterhouses in Aswan Governorate to study thehydatidosis in camels and sheep. By routine meat inspection, hydatid cyst count and characterization was conducted.findings: A total of 2080 camels and 674 sheep were examined. Of these, 173 (8.32%) camels and 3 (0.45%) sheep were found to harbour oneor more hydatid cysts. Female and older age slaughtered animals were more susceptible to infection with these metacestode than males andyounger animals. Hydatid cyst infection in slaughtered animals is most commonly found in lung followed by liver while mixed infection in bothlung and liver was found only in camel. Hydatid cyst in slaughtered camels was higher in autumn followed by winter, while hydatid cyst inslaughtered sheep was found only in autumn season. Fertile cysts in lung and liver of slaughtered camels was 83.4% and 30% respectively. Whilethe fertility of hydatid cyst in infected lung and liver of sheep was 100%.main conclusions: This study reported that slaughtered animals were infected with relatively high infection rate of hydatid cyst may be due tothe presence of socio-economic conditions favourable for the disease and maintenance of high level of infection. So must design governmentalcontrol programs against hydatidosis to minimize the infection rate in Aswan Governorate and ensure effective protection not only for animalpopulation but also for humans at risk of contracting the infection. keywords: hydatid cyst, camel, sheep, Aswan, Egypt, zoonosis.

Combined Effect of Monieziosis and Hypomicroelementosis on Some Hematological, Biochemical and Hormonal Parameters in Merino Sheep

المجلة: Pakistan Veterinary Journal

سنة النشر: 2020

تاريخ النشر: 2020-08-04

This study was done to determine the impact of monieziosis infection combinedwith hypomicroelementosis on some hematological, biochemical and hormonalparameters of Soviet Merino sheep in the Astrakhan region. 20 sheep, aging 3 yearsold and average 43±1.6 kg body weight were used. Sheep were divided into twogroups. First group contained 10 sheep and these sheep were naturally infected withmonieziosis and clinically were suffered from hypomicroelementosis, emaciation,reduced growth rate, anemia, diarrhea and pale mucosa. Second group contained 10sheep were apparently healthy and free from internal parasites and they were usedas a control group. The first group was given Praziver (praziquantel and ivermectin)for treatment monieziosis, while they intramuscularly injected with Sedimin(selenium, iodine and iron) and were introduced daily into the feed with CoCl2.Faecal and blood samples from both groups were collected, before and 30 days aftertreatment, and analyzed for some hematological, biochemical and hormonalparameters. Our results revealed that there was a significant decrease in Hb andRBCs values, while total WBCs and eosinophils were significantly increased in thediseased group than in healthy one. Biochemical analysis showed a significantdecrease in serum antioxidant enzymes (CAT, SOD and GSH-Px) and a significantincrease in serum DC and MDA in the diseased group as compared with the controlgroup. Hormonal analysis showed a significant increase in ACTH, TSH, Cortisoland a significant decrease in serum T4 and T3. After treatment with Praziver,Sedemin and CoCl2, there was a significant effectiveness to maintain bloodparameters within normal levels in the experimental group and increasereproductive outcome from these sheep.