Biochemical profile of hydatid cyst fluids of echinococcus granulosus of sheep in Duhok area

Abstract EN

Twenty two (11 from lung and 11 from liver of lung-liver cross infection) hydrated cysts fluid collected from sheep slaughter in Duhok abattoir and there biochemical analysis done for several parameters (total protein, Glucose, Cholesterol, triglyceride, creatinine, Urea, Uric acid, Calcium and Magnesium ions) by colorimetric assay kits for the first time in this area .

The biochemical parameters varies in there measures as for protein increased significantly (P < 0.01) in lung cysts fluid, while in liver some increased significantly like cholesterol (P < 0.01), triglyceride (P < 0.05), creatinine (P < 0.01), calcium (P < 0.01) and magnesium (P < 0.05).

In compare with previous studies the results reflected some differences for many values, and also among lungs or livers, which may pointed some strain variability in parasite metabolism, growth rate or even strain variation.