Serological diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis by the ELISA technique, in the cases hospitalized in the Surgical Clinic no. III and Internal Medicine no. III of Cluj-Napoca, during October 2006 - December 2009

The immunodiagnosis, in order to detect serical antibodies, is used to confirm the images that suggest hydatid cyst structures or for the differential diagnosis in case of imprecise tumor images. We have carried out serological tests in 104 individuals in two specialized clinics in Cluj-Napoca, in order to underline IgG type anti- Echinococcus specific antibodies. Serological tests were done in people with suspected hydatid disease (82 cases), the secondary and recurrent cystic echinococcosis (7 cases), and the people coming to a check after the intervention for the hydatid cyst (4 cases). Also at 9 persons the antibody titration was carried out before the surgery and 2 months after the surgery.