Some zoonotic infectious diseases are prevalent among children under 15 years of age in Ardabil Province, northern Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study sought to investigate the seroprevalence of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), toxocariasis, brucellosis, and salmonellosis, as well as their co-infection and potential cross-reaction, in children under 15 years referred to health centers in Ardabil province, Iran, from 2019 to 2021.

Methods

The current study examined 1,550 serum samples using direct agglutination test (DAT), Toxocara canis ELISA, Wright, and Widal tests to detect antibodies against Leishmania, Toxocara, Brucella, and Salmonella, respectively. We also compared the test results to determine the possibility of cross-reactivity or simultaneous seropositivity in the tested samples.

Results

In general, anti-Leishmania antibodies were positive in 78 samples (5%) at titers of ≥ 1:800, while o

SUBMITTER: Mohebali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844169 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature