Investigation on Trichinellosis of pigs in Saranda District

Abstract

Trichinellosis caused by the Nematode Trichinella is azoonotic disease which occurs worldwide and affects abroad range of different species including mammals, birds and amphibians. Trichinella spiralis is found in production animals (pigs, horses) in temperate climate zones and can also be found in animals in close contact with these production animals (e.g. dogs, cats, rats). The PrioCHECK® Trichinella Ab is a reliable and fast diagnostic test for detection of antibodies against Trichinella in porcine serum and meat juice samples, and can be used for monitoring and surveillance purposes. Keywords: Trichinella, pig, diagnosis, ELISA, Saranda.