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Epidemiology
doi: 10.25005/2074-0581-2026-28-3-861-870
ULTRASONIC SCREENING FOR ECHINOCOCCOSIS AND ALVEOCOCCOSIS IN THE POPULATION OF THE CHON-ALAI DISTRICT

K.M. RAIMKULOV1, V.S. TOYGOMBAEVA1, O.T. KUTTUBAEV1, B.K. SHARSHEEVA2, G.S. SADYKOVA1

1I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
2J. Balasagyn National University, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Objective: To assess the prevalence of cystic and alveolar echinococcosis, as well as the rate of infection among the rural population of the Chon-Alai district (Osh region, Kyrgyz Republic) using ultrasound (US) screening.

Methods: This study presents the results of liver US examinations performed on 304 individuals aged 16 to 78 years across nine settlements in the ChonAlai district. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants (and from parents/guardians for minors). All participants completed a specially designed epidemiological questionnaire.

Results: Eight positive cases (2.6%) were identified, with an equal distribution between male and female patients. These included two cases of active echinococcosis, two cases of active alveococcosis, and four patients with a history of surgical intervention (three for echinococcosis and one for alveococcosis). Half of these cases (50%) were newly diagnosed. With 95% confidence, the true prevalence of these diseases in the population ranges from 0.8% to 4.4%. These findings underscore the critical need for regular screening and preventive measures to reduce the burden of echinococcosis and alveococcosis among the rural population of the Chon-Alai district.

Conclusion: The findings confirm that the region is highly endemic for these diseases, highlighting the need for enhanced surveillance, prevention, and public health awareness campaigns. Targeted US screening in endemic areas identified asymptomatic cases, which is vital for early intervention and developing effective regional control programs against cystic and alveolar echinococcosis.

Keywords: Echinococcosis, alveococcosis, ultrasound diagnostics, prevalence, infection rate, Kyrgyzstan.

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Authors' information:

Raimkulov Kursanbek Mamasalievich,
Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Medical Biology, Genetics, and Parasitology, I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9832-2248
SPIN: 2109-9841
E-mail: kursanbek@mail.ru

Toygombaeva Vera Sadvakasovna,
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor at the Department of General and Clinical Epidemiology, I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8222-9834
SPIN: 8274-2490
E-mail: vera2808@inbox.ru

Kuttubaev Omurbek Tashybekovich,
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Full Professor, Head of the Department of Medical Biology, Genetics, and Parasitology, I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3886-9417
SPIN: 8914-7548
E-mail: mirbek_k@mail.ru

Sharsheeva Baken Keneshbekovna,
Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Zoology, Human and Animal Physiology, J. Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University
ORCID ID: 0009-0006-1345-218X
SPIN: 7862-6601
E-mail: bakshar-65@mail.ru

Sadykova Gulnura Sulaimanovna,
Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Normal Physiology, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0629-7311
SPIN: 3135-8494
E-mail: gulnura.sadykova76@gmail.com

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