PREVALENCE OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM SPP. AMONG ASYMPTOMATIC HEALTHY EXPATRIATE WORKERS IN SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

摘要: Background: Epidemiological data on Cryptosporidium infections in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is scarce. Therefore, main objective of this study was to determine prevalence species among a community expatriates Sharjah, UAE working different sectors, including food industry, house maids and other domestic occupations. Materials and Methods: One hundred thirty four stool samples were collected from asymptomatic individuals presenting Sharjah Municipality Public Health Clinic (SMPHC) for screening intestinal parasites work permission purposes between 2009 2011. Demographic information such as age, sex, country origin was collected. Genomic DNA extracted tested using real-time PCR (qPCR). Results: Twenty-six individuals (19.4%) positive sp. by PCR. The infection rate found to be highest Afghan nationals (33%; 3/9) compared with rest population; yet, no significant association existed nationality rate. Moreover, association observed infection rate gender (χ2 = 2.439; P 0.118), nor age group 1.219; 0.544). Conclusion: Infection common group, further studies are needed within the native Emirati population before any conclusions can made about foreigners potentially transmitting parasite. Furthermore, provided could help its public veterinary significance particularly in outbreaks country.