Epidemiology of Hydatid Disease
Turkiye Klinikleri J Gen Surg-Special Topics, cilt.3, sa.2, ss.6-8, 2010 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 3 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Dergi Adı: Turkiye Klinikleri J Gen Surg-Special Topics
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.6-8
- İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
There are four forms of Echinococcus spp. causing hydatid disease in the humans. E.
Granulosus causes Cysic hydatidosis, E. Multilocularis causes Alveolar hydatidosis, and E. Vogeli and
E. Oligarthrus cause polycystic hydatidosis. Cystic hydatidosis is the most common type in the
world. In the byological cycles, while dog and dog's family play role as a definitive host, sheep, cow
and mice play role as an intermediate host. Humans are accidental intermediate host , and do not
play a role in the bylogical cycle. it is seen equal in both gender and clinical signs occur in 5-15 years. hydatidos are common in the place with inadequate public health policies and in region where agriculture and animal husbandry are common means of livelihood.