Abstract
Introduction: The primary objective of this systematic review is to enhance our understanding of the prevalence of human hydatid cyst disease through a new and comprehensive assessment.
Methods: All studies related to human hydatid cyst disease in Jordan from 1990 to January 2024 were searched in Google Scholar, Research Gate, and PubMed databases. Articles relevant to the prevalence, serology, surgery, review, and data were included in the systematic review.
Results: Only 8 studies met the inclusion criteria in the systematic review. According to these studies, the serological prevalence of hydatid cysts in Jordan was 5.2 %. During the surgical investigation, 801 cases of hydatid cysts were recorded, and the gender variable showed us that the amount of women (63.04%) who had cysts was more than men (36.95%). In terms of age variable, 82.62% of the people who underwent surgery were<50 years old and 17.37% were>50 years old.
Conclusions: The current study provides a better understanding of the prevalence and cases undergoing surgical intervention due to hydatid cyst disease in Jordan. The Middle East region is endemic for this disease, and Jordan is one of the countries situated in this endemic area. Therefore, investigating the incidence, familiarity with risk factors, and the lifecycle of this disease should be more important than ever before.