Review on Bovine Schistosomiasis and its Current Status and Public Health Importance in Ethiopia

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION
• BOVINE SCHISTOSOMIASIS
• Etiology
• Morphology of Schistosoma
• Taxonomy
• Epidemiology
• Risk factors for infection
• Transmission
• Pathogenesis
• Life Cycle
• Clinical findings
• Diagnosis
• Managements Of The Disease
• Treatment
• Control and prevention
• PREVALENCE OF THE DISEASE IN ETHIOPIA
• ECONOMIC AND PUBILIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DISEASE
• Economic Importance
• Public Health Importance
• CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of bovine schistosomiasis in Ethiopia, focusing on its etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, and public health significance. The review also explores current management strategies for the disease, including treatment, control, and prevention measures.

• Etiology and Taxonomy of Schistosoma species affecting cattle
• Epidemiology and transmission of bovine schistosomiasis in Ethiopia
• Pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the disease
• Public health and economic implications of bovine schistosomiasis
• Current management strategies for the disease

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of schistosomiasis, a snail-borne trematode infection that affects both animals and humans. The chapter highlights the importance of the disease in tropical and subtropical countries, particularly in areas with cattle populations.
• Bovine Schistosomiasis: This chapter delves into the details of bovine schistosomiasis, including its etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and life cycle. It discusses the various species of Schistosoma that affect cattle and explores the factors that contribute to the spread and transmission of the disease.
• Prevalence of the Disease in Ethiopia: This chapter examines the prevalence of bovine schistosomiasis in different regions of Ethiopia, highlighting the geographical distribution of the disease and the factors influencing its occurrence.
• Economic and Public Health Significance of the Disease: This chapter analyzes the economic and public health implications of bovine schistosomiasis. It explores the impact of the disease on livestock production and the potential risks it poses to human health.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus of this review is on bovine schistosomiasis in Ethiopia, encompassing the various Schistosoma species that affect cattle, the epidemiology of the disease, its pathogenesis, and the economic and public health implications. It explores the importance of control and prevention measures, including treatment, environmental management, and the use of traditional medicines.