Étude rétrospective du kyste hydatique chez l’enfant dans la région de Sétif et évaluation de l’effet protoscolicide de l’huile essentielle d’ail « Allium sativum »

Abstract

A retrospective study on hydatid cyst disease in children was conducted at the pediatric surgery department of the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Setif, between 2016 and 2025. In addition, the scolicidal effect of garlic essential oil was evaluated using different concentrations of the oily extract (0,5% , 1% , and 2% ) with various exposure times (15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours and 4 hours). The 01% eosin exclusion test was used to assess the viability of protoscoleces. The epidemiological study revealed variations in the number of cases over the years. Males were more affected than females, and children aged 5 to 9 years represented the most affected age group. Due to the chronic nature of the disease, radiological diagnosis remains the main method for early detection. Experimental findings demonstrated a significant scolicidal activity of garlic essential oil, suggesting its potential use as a natural alternative to in vivo chemical products.