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Epidemic cystic and alveolar echinococcosis in Kyrgyzstan: an analysis of national surveillance data
The Lancet Global Health, 2020 Summary: Background: Human cystic and alveolar echinococcosis are among the priority neglected zoonotic diseases for which WHO advocates control. The incidence of both cystic echinococcosis and alveolar echinococcosis has increased substantially in the ...
Giulia Paternoster, DVM +12 more
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Successful Management of a Large Cerebral Hydatid Cyst in a Maasai Child From an Endemic Region: A Case Report. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT A 5‐year‐old girl from an endemic area presented with progressive hemiparesis. Imaging revealed a large right frontoparietal cyst. Preoperative antiparasitic treatment was administered before a PAIR‐D Craniotomy, resulting in the successful removal of the cyst intact. Histopathology confirmed E. granulosus.
Mchihiyo T +8 more
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When Silence Speaks: A Perforated Hepatic Cyst, Intact Omental Cyst, and Cholelithiasis. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT A 39‐year‐old man from an echinococcosis‐endemic region presented with acute left upper quadrant pain. Imaging revealed cholelithiasis, a hepatic and a large abdominal cystic masses, and significant free peritoneal fluid. Urgent laparotomy unexpectedly disclosed three concurrent pathologies: chronic calculous cholecystitis, a perforated ...
Hematian M +5 more
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Identification of Echinococcus granulosus Genotypes G1 and G3 by SNPs Genotyping Assays
Pathogens, 2021 Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is the causative agent of cystic echinococcosis in animals and humans. Different E. granulosuss.l. genotypes exhibit great diversity in their life cycle, host selectivity and pathogenicity.
Piero Bonelli +6 more
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Veterinary Sciences, 2022 Environmental contamination with parasite eggs poses a serious risk to public health. This study aimed to assess the presence of taeniid eggs and, in particular, E. granulosus s.l., in environmental samples in the city of Ibadan, South West Nigeria.
Emmanuel Jolaoluwa Awosanya +5 more
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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023 The lethal zoonosis alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is caused by tumor-like, infiltrative growth of the metacestode larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis.
Marc Kaethner +11 more
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Parasite, 2021 Aim: Hilar biliary duct stricture may occur in hepatic cystic echinococcosis (CE) patients after endocystectomy. This study aimed to explore diagnosis and treatment modalities.
Shalayiadang Paizula +9 more
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Liver cystic echinococcosis: a parasitic review
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 2023 Liver cystic echinococcosis (CE), known as hydatid disease, is caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. Humans are accidental hosts in this zoonotic disease process, and hepatic infection accounts for over two-thirds of all cases. Since
A. Govindasamy, P. R. Bhattarai, J. John
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Pathogens, 2020 Q fever is a zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii, a Gram-negative pathogen with a complex life cycle and a high impact on public and animal health all over the world.
Salvatore Ledda +3 more
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Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 1997 Hydatids, the intermediate stages, or metacestodes, of the tapeworm genus, Echinococcus, present a major immunological problem; they survive, grow and metastasize in immunized hosts which are protected against reinfection and possess effector mechanisms capable of killing the parasite.
A L, Taratuto, S M, Venturiello
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