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Diagnosis of hydatidosis is based on immunodiagnostic methods along with radiological and ultrasound examinations. A great number of immunological assays have been developed for detection of anti-hydatid cyst antibodies. The principal intermediate host of Echinococcus granulosus in most endemic regions of the world is sheep. Antibodies to various antigens are detectable in the sera of some, but not all infected sheep. The objective of the present study was to develop a specific and simple antigen-based ELISA method for diagnosis of hydatidosis in sheep with different (hydatid fluid, protoscolices, and whole body of E. granulosus) antigens. A total of 100 sera were collected from sheep with hydatidosis proven by inspection of hydatid-infested livers and lungs of the sheep slaughtered in Mashhad abattoir. Hydatid fluid and protoscolex were isolated from livers or lungs of sheep with hydatid cyst in sterile conditions. Whole body of E. granulosus was isolated from intestine of infected dogs. Sera samples were examined by ELISA with different antigens. The results of antibody detection by indirect ELISA, using different antigens, showed that the hydatid fluid was the most effective antigen of those assessed for detection of infection with hydatidosis in sheep. Findings of this study indicated that antibody detection assay is a sensitive approach for diagnosis of hydatid cyst in sheep.
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The study was financially supported by Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. The authors thank Mr. Eshrati and Mr. Azari for their time and help. Statistical analysis by A. Malvandi and Ms. M. Heidari Kharaji is acknowledged.
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Hashemi Tabar, G., Haghparast, A. & Borji, H. Serodiagnosis of sheep hydatidosis with hydatid fluid, protoscolex, and whole body of Echinococcus granulosus antigens. Comp Clin Pathol 21, 429–432 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-010-1112-4
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