ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF ECHINOCOCCOSIS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Echinococcosis is a zoonotic helminthiasis of humans and animals, caused by Echinococcus granulosus tapeworms. Treatment echinococcosis often expensive complex may require extensive surgery or long-term drug therapy. In addition, causes serious damage to livestock every year. At any given time in the world, more than 1 million people are affected echinococcosis. Kazakhstan among countries unfavorable for The purpose this study establish infection sheep with cystic most endemic regions south west country. analyze statistical data on incidence human larvaceous Republic 2020-2021. assess current situation currently remains difficult. found all republic, but region Kazakhstan, which large center. highest rates were West Almaty - 16.7% 12.52%. terms republic year half, 557 cases larval have been identified. observed Turkestan, Zhambyl, Shymkent. least common Pavlodar, Kostanay city Nur-Sultan. existing system registration patients do not fully reflect real number infected echinococcosis, since only surgical taken into account. Monitoring natural foci necessary, especially south, coordinated disease control measures.