title: [Serological study of toxoplasmosis and echinococcosis in cattle breeders and abattoir personnel in Benin].
abstract: In Benin, a serological study of toxoplasmosis and hydatid disease has been effected among bovine stock-breeders and the staff of the slaughter-houses in comparison with a sample of blood donors. Our results reveal the highest rate of toxoplasmosis infection (87%) among the staff of the slaughter-houses, whereas the bovine stock-breeders are the most exposed population to hydatid disease with a 9% prevalence. There is no mention of similar works in Benin in medical literature.
mesh_terms: D000003:Abattoirs; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D001541:Benin; D001782:Blood Donors; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology / Q000469:parasitology; D012699:Serology; D014123:Toxoplasmosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology
vernacular_title: Etude sérologique de la toxoplasmose et de l'hydatidose chez les éleveurs de bovins et le personnel des abattoirs au Bénin.