ECHINOCOCCOSIS OF PEOPLE AND ANIMALS IN UKRAINE
Introduction. Article presents analysis of statistical data on the level of Echinococcosis infection of people and animals in different regions of Ukraine during 2000-2013. It is proved, that major epidemic role for the human is played with small ruminants and pigs. For the first time, it was determined the level of biological risk of echinococcosis for humans and animals throughout the national territory. Echinococcosis is a zoonotic infection caused by cestode species of the Echinococcus genus. The life cycles of these parasites involve two mammalian hosts.The goal of the work. Was to study the epidemic and epizootic situation regarding echinococcosis in Ukraine during 2000-2013.Materials and methods of research. Studying of echinococcosis agents in humans and animals was conducted using materials on statistical reporting forms, approved in due order, of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service in 2000-2013 and the State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine for the years 2004-2013.Results of research and discussion. The analysis showed that 2153 people was infected with echinococcosis during 2000-2013, as well as 1550814 farm animals (sheep, cattle, pigs) was infected during 2004-2013.Conclusions and prospects for further research. Epidemiological and epizootic situation of echinococcosis in Ukraine is unstable. Infestation is common throughout the territory of Ukraine.The highest parasital level of Echinococcosis in human registered in Odessa, Khmelnitsky, Lviv, Kherson oblasts and Crimea. The highest percentage of animals that are affected with echinococcosis registered in Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Chernivtsi, Poltava, Odessa, Kherson, Sumy, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, Chernihiv, Vinnytsia, Luhansk oblasts, that is not correlated with disease people and requires in-depth scientific and practical study and developing of appropriate antiepidemic measures.