Immunohistochemical study of scrapie in naturally affected sheep in the east of Libya.

Background: The most common natural prion disease that primarily affects sheep and goats is scrapie. It belongs to a group of disorders known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, which impact both humans and animals.

Aim: The research is aimed to examine and confirm the presence of scrapie in Libya using immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques.