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Echinococcosis

Mediterranean Journal of Infection Microbes and Antimicrobials, 2021
Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus species. The life cycle involves a definitive host (dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes) and an intermediate host. It is not transmitted from human to human. The most frequent agents are Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus) and Echinococcus multiloculoris (E. multiloculoris).
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Single-center experience of Ex vivo liver resection and autotransplantation for complex hepatic alveolar echinoccosis

Frontiers in Surgery, 2023
ObjectiveTo summarize the single-centre experience of Ex vivo Liver Resection and Autotransplantation (ELRA) to treat end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE).MethodsRetrospective analysis of clinical data and follow-up data of 13 patients ...
Jiaqi Yuan, Jiaqi Yuan, Jiaqi Yuan, Xiaobin Chen, Xiaobin Chen, Lizhao Hou, Lizhao Hou, Haijiu Wang, Haijiu Wang, Ying Zhou, Ying Zhou, Mingquan Pang, Mingquan Pang, CaiRang YangDan, CaiRang YangDan, Zhixin Wang, Zhixin Wang, Haining Fan, Haining Fan   +18 more
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Structural changes and expression of hepatic fibrosis-related proteins in coculture of Echinococcus multilocularis protoscoleces and human hepatic stellate cells

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Echinococcus multilocularis is the causative agent of human hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (AE). AE can cause damage to several organs, primarily the liver, and have severe outcomes, such as hepatic failure and encephalopathy.
Deping Cao, Emad Shamsan, Bofan Jiang, Haining Fan, Yaogang Zhang, Mustafa Abdo Saif Dehwah   +5 more
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Prevalence of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in Owned Dogs in Lagos State, Nigeria

Veterinary Sciences, 2021
Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) infection in dogs poses risk of transmission to their owners and family members. We determined the prevalence and factors associated with E. granulosus s.l.
Emmanuel Jolaoluwa Awosanya, Zaynab Ligali, Kwabena Obeng Duedu, Angela Peruzzu, Giovanna Masala, Piero Bonelli   +5 more
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Environmental Contamination by Echinococcus spp. Eggs as a Risk for Human Health in Educational Farms of Sardinia, Italy

Veterinary Sciences, 2022
Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a severe zoonosis caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. These parasites are naturally transmitted between canid definitive hosts that harbour the adult stage in the intestine, and mainly ...
Elisa Serra, Gabriella Masu, Valentina Chisu, Stefano Cappai, Giovanna Masala, Federica Loi, Toni Piseddu   +6 more
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Long-term postoperative outcomes of Roux-en-Y cholangiojejunostomy in patients with benign biliary stricture

BMC Surgery, 2022
Background Although there are common postoperative complications, Roux-en-Y cholangiojejunostomy is still broadly used as a standard surgical procedure for patients with biliary stricture.
Paizula Shalayiadang, Aimaiti Yasen, Abduaini Abulizi, Ayifuhan Ahan, Tiemin Jiang, Bo Ran, Ruiqing Zhang, Qiang Guo, Hao Wen, Yingmei Shao, Tuerganaili Aji   +10 more
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Cystic Echinococcosis [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2016
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, Mccloskey, Cindy, BRUNETTI, ENRICO   +2 more
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Deworming of stray dogs and wild canines with praziquantel-laced baits delivered by an unmanned aerial vehicle in areas highly endemic for echinococcosis in China

Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2017
Background Canines, the definitive hosts for the parasites causing alveolar (AE) and cystic echinococcosis (CE), are the main source of this infections playing the key role in the transmission. The ten-year mortality rate of AE is extremely high (94%) if
Qing Yu, Ning Xiao, Shi-jie Yang, Shuai Han   +3 more
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Geographic distribution and prevalence of human echinococcosis at the township level in the Tibet Autonomous Region

Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2022
Background Echinococcosis, a zoonotic parasitic disease, is caused by larval stages of cestodes in the Echinococcus genus. Echinococcosis is highly prevalent in ten provinces/autonomous regions of western and northern China.
Liying Wang, Gongsang Quzhen, Min Qin, Zehang Liu, Huasheng Pang, Roger Frutos, Laurent Gavotte   +6 more
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Clinical and epidemiological aspects of human echinococcosis in the Аstrakhan region for 2001-2020

Лечащий Врач, 2023
The study was conducted to study and analyze the clinical and epidemiological aspects of human echinococcal lesions in the Astrakhan region for 2001-2020. In total, 182 cases of human infection with echinococcus were registered during the analyzed period.
R. S. Arakelyan, V. A. Irdeeva, Kh. M. Galimzyanov, A. K. Akhmineeva, O. A. Arakelyants   +4 more
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