Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Bovine Schistosomiasis in the North, Adamawa and West Regions of Cameroon
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Bovine Schistosomiasis in the North, Adamawa and West Regions of Cameroon
Alain Kouam Simo1, Roland Nankam Chimi1*, Stevine Ngoueni Megouo1, Ariane Megne Fossouo1, Félicité Flore Djuikwo-Teukeng2, Mamoudou Abdoulmoumini3
ABSTRACT
Schistosomiasis is a neglected zoonosis in Cameroon, but remains enzootic in some agro-ecological zones of the country. This study evaluated the prevalence and risks factors of bovine schistosomiasis in the North, Adamawa and west, regions of Cameroon. A total of 700 cattle were examined in slaughterhouses in the Adamawa, North and West regions from February to September 2023.Screening methods by visual exploration of the mesenteric veins in search of adult worms and coproscopic analysis using the filtration technique were used. This last technique, although being the technique of choice because it is done on animals in ante-morten, gives less reliable results than macroscopic observation in post-mortem. Of the 700 animals explored, we had a total 50.6% of animals affected by schistosomiasis with prevalence’s of 13.7% and 50% respectively in coproscopy and macroscopic exploration of the mesenteric veins. A multivariate analysis between the factors predisposing the appearance of schistosomiasis and its prevalence showed us significant variations, the region of origin of the animals (p=0,0001), the department (p=0,0001), the breed (p=0,0001), body condition score (p=0,0001), body condition (p=0,002), watering site (p=0,0001). Bovine schistosomiasis is endemic in the northern and Adamawa regions of Cameroon. This pathology is favoured by factors such as the place of watering, the body condition score, and the place and department of origin of the animal. On this basis, it would be necessary to monitor the management of this disease and put in place means of preventing it.
Keywords | Prevalence, Bovine schistosomiasis, Schistosoma bovis, Adamawa, North, Cameroon
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August 2024
Vol. 12, Iss. 8, pp. 1410-1621
