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An Atypical Presentation of Cystic Echinococcosis [PDF]
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an infection caused by the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. CE generally manifests in the liver, but it may present in any organ. These patients often first present to the emergency department.
Abou Asala, Elian D.+3 more
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The urgency of the problem of human echinococcosis is due to the widespread prevalence of this disease, polymorphism and the severity of clinical manifestations.
S. B. Chuelov, A. L. Rossina
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Extra-visceral Cystic Echinococcosis
Echinococcosis is a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus, from the family of taeniidae of the cestoda class and is endemic in South America, Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East and China1. In humans, Cystic Echinococcosis involves usually
Rui Assis, Andreia Brito
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Pulmonary cystic echinococcosis [PDF]
Pulmonary cystic echinococcosis, a zoonosis caused by the larvae of the dog tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus, is considered as a major public health problem in countries where dogs are used to care for large herds. Despite its frequency and widespread endemicity, the literature on pulmonary cystic echinococcosis is scarce and not systematic.
Saul J. Santivañez+1 more
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Cerebral Cystic Echinococcosis [PDF]
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected helminthic disease and major public health problem in several regions of the world. The zoonosis is caused by the larval stage of different cestode species belonging to the genus Echinococcus. CE can affect any organ with the liver and lungs being most commonly involved. The brain is involved in less than 2% of
Abolghasem Siyadatpanah+4 more
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ABSTRACT Echinococcosis is one of the 17 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) recognized by the World Health Organization. The two major species of medical importance are Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus multilocularis . E.
Higuita, Nelson Iván Agudelo+2 more
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Ultrasound and Cystic Echinococcosis [PDF]
AbstractThe introduction of imaging techniques in clinical practice 40 years ago changed the clinical management of many diseases, including cystic echinococcosis (CE). For the first time cysts were clearly seen before surgery. Among the available imaging techniques, ultrasound (US) has unique properties that can be used to study and manage cystic ...
Brunetti, Enrico+10 more
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Pulmonary cystic echinococcosis
Purpose of review The aim of our review is to summarize specific clinical, diagnostic and treatment aspects of pulmonary cystic echinococcosis. The lung is the organ second most affected by cystic echinococcosis with approximately a quarter of cystic echinococcosis cysts. Most cysts are in the liver.
Weber, Tim Frederik+2 more
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Background This study aimed to fill a gap of knowledge by providing a quantitative measure of molecularly identified species and genotypes belonging to Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) causing human cystic echinococcosis (CE) in Europe during ...
Adriano Casulli+5 more
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Thepresent study was conducted from January to May 2018 to identify the infection rate of fasciolosis and cystic echinococcosis in cattleslaughtered in the slaughterhouse of Nassiriyah Municipality, Thi-Qar province.
Wesam J.Hansh+2 more
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