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Histopathological Studies on parasitic affections of lung and
liver of Humped Camels in Aswan Slaughterhouses, Egypt.

Research Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the different pathological conditions caused by parasitic infection in livers and lungs of slaughtered camels leading to their total or partial condemnation at abattoir. In the present study, 100 lung and 100 liver samples collected from Aswan slaughter-house. Egypt, for histopathological studies. 7 out of 100 (7%) camel lung and only one liver were infected with hydatid cyst the larval stage of Echinoccocus granulosus. Also, 2 out of 100 (2%) camels liver infected with Fasciola spp. No doubt, hydatidosis and fascioliasis are a public health problem that affects also the human welfare and economy.
Research Authors
Ahmed K. Dyab
Marwa A. Ahmed
Ahmed G.
Abdelazeem
Research Department
Research Journal
Assiut Vet. Med.

Research Member
Research Pages
60-73
Research Publisher
Assuit university Faculty of Veterinary medicine
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
64 (164) April 2020
Research Website
www. aun.edu.eg.
Research Year
2020