[Epidemiology of hydatid cyst in Tunisia. Value of mass serologic surveys of hydatid cyst].
Three serological surveys were conducted for mass detection of hydatidosis in Tunisia. Microtubes were used for sampling of serum and plasma eluates were tested by the E. L. I. S. A. technique. More than 2,500 persons, mainly originating from rural areas (Souks, primary schools, military recruits, village dispensaries) were studied. 2/3 of individuals examined simultaneously underwent abdominal echotomography the findings of which were compared to those of serology. The whole data were discussed with respect to current status of hydatidosis in Tunisia.
D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000453:epidemiology; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D014416:Tunisia; D014463:Ultrasonography
Epidémiologie du kyste hydatique en Tunisie. Valeur des enquêtes sérologiques de masse dans le kyste hydatique.