Prevalence and distribution of livestock schistosomiasis and fascioliasis in Cote d'Ivoire: results from a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosoma and Fasciola are zoonotic parasites of public health and veterinary importance. However, while the epidemiology of schistosomiasis in humans is well studied, little is known about fascioliasis and schistosomiasis in livestock in Côte d'Ivoire. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and the distribution of livestock schistosomiasis and fascioliasis across Côte d'Ivoire. In 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional survey in abattoirs and farms in 13 departments of Côte d'Ivoire. In abattoirs, the mesenteric veins and livers of slaughtered cattle, sheep and goats were examined for adult Schistosoma and Fasciola flukes. Faeces from live cattle, goats and sheep were collected and examined for Schistosoma and Fasciola eggs using a sedimentation technique.

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SUBMITTER: Kouadio JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7672978 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature