Survey of Human Fascioliasis in Haiti

Sample size: 216 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Agnamey P., Fortes-Lopes E., Raccurt C. P., Boncy J., Totet A.

Primary Institution: CHU Amiens, Hôpital Sud, Service de Parasitologie et Mycologie Médicales

Is there a prevalence of asymptomatic human Fasciola hepatica infection in Haiti?

The study found a low prevalence of asymptomatic F. hepatica infection in Haiti, with 6.5% of tested individuals showing antibodies.

The frequency of antibodies in serum samples was 6.5%, indicating exposure to the parasite.
This is the first survey to provide data on human fascioliasis in Haiti.
Immunodominant bands recognized were 27-28 kDa (100%) and 42 kDa (64%).
Fasciola hepatica is known to be present in animals and watercress in Haiti.
The study highlights the need for further research on human fascioliasis in Haiti.

The study tested blood samples from people in Haiti and found that a small number had been infected with a parasite that can cause illness.

A retrospective, cross-sectional serological survey using Western blotting on serum samples.

Potential bias due to the limited geographical scope of the sample and lack of stool examination.

The study may not reflect the true endemic level of human fascioliasis due to its design and the heterogeneous geography of Haiti.

Participants were apparently healthy adults aged 18-35 years.

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