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Genome-wide transcriptome analysis of Echinococcus multilocularis larvae and germinative cell cultures reveals genes involved in parasite stem cell function

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
The lethal zoonosis alveolar echinococcosis is caused by tumour-like growth of the metacestode stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis within host organs.
Michaela Herz, Magdalena Zarowiecki, Leonie Wessels, Katharina Pätzel, Ruth Herrmann, Christiane Braun, Nancy Holroyd, Thomas Huckvale, Monika Bergmann, Markus Spiliotis, Uriel Koziol, Uriel Koziol, Matthew Berriman, Klaus Brehm   +13 more
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Status of Human Echinococcosis in Western Mongolia

Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify cases of human echinococcosis in the Bayan-Ulgii, Khovd provinces, to determine their WHO classification by ultrasound and to identify the haplotype in surgically cysts removed.
Temuulen Dorjsuren, Giimaa Narantsogt, Munkhbaatar Davgasumberel, Mandukhai Ganbat, Ganzorig Sumiya, Boldbaatar Damdinsuren, Uranchimeg Tsevelvaanchig, Chinchuluun Boldbaatar, Jambaldorj Jamiyansuren, Sergelen Orgoi, Tsendjav Ayushkhuu, Javkhlantur Bayarlakh, Ishdorj Tseden-Ish, Ganbat Ochir, Gurbadam Agvaandaram, Unursaikhan Ulaankhuu   +15 more
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Transdiaphragmatic Rupture of Hepatic Hydatid Cyst With Pleural Effusion and Daughter Cysts: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Trans‐diaphragmatic rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst, can manifesting as a pleural effusion with daughter cysts, which could be an uncommon but serious complication. Prompt diagnosis through imaging and timely surgical intervention are critical to prevent life‐threatening outcomes in endemic areas.
Zahra Sadin, Manochehr Aghajanzadeh, Mohammadreza Sadin, Mohaya Farzin   +3 more
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microRNA-125b-5p is a promising novel plasma biomarker for alveolar echinococcosis in patients from the southern province of Qinghai

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is caused by parasitic infection by Echinococcus multilocularis. Its diagnosis is usually based on clinical symptoms, ultrasound, and other imaging methods.
Cao Deping, Jiang Bofan, Zhang Yaogang, Pang Mingquan   +3 more
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Epidemiology and Burden of Gallbladder and Biliary Diseases and the Socioeconomic Factors in the Region of Middle East and North Africa, 1990–2021: Estimates From the Global Burden of Disease 2021 Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims As common disorders affecting the digestive system, gallbladder and biliary diseases present a significant health issue. This research aimed to assess the burden of these conditions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region over the period of 1990 to 2021.
Zahra Isari, Melika Azizi Ghiasabadi, Mohammad Amin Gharihe, Amir Mashayekhi, Ali Khashaveh, Esmaeil Dabiri, Saeed Bahrampour, Arman Farsi, Kamiar Izadpanah, Hossein Pourghadamyari, Hamid Sharifi, Omid Eslami, Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi   +12 more
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Weaving knowledges to support wildlife health surveillance in Kenya's pastoral rangelands

Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract In wildlife–livestock–human interfaces, pathogens capable of spreading between wild and domestic animals and humans have important implications for conservation outcomes, economics, and public health. Robust wildlife health surveillance can help address these risks.
Brock Bersaglio, Charis Enns, Nashipai Karinten, Ramson Karmushu, Susanne Shultz   +4 more
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Hydatid Cyst in a Post‐Tuberculosis Patient: A Persistent Pulmonary Puzzle – A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Pulmonary tuberculosis and hydatid cyst are two distinct pathologies with vastly different etiologies and management approaches, yet they share common risk factors and pulmonary involvement. This rare and unique case of a hydatid cyst occurring in a post‐tuberculosis patient adds to the limited literature and highlights the diagnostic and ...
Abdul Rehman Shahid, Amina Asad, Janmejay Kumar Singh, Malik Muhammad Kabir, Kainat Husain, Khalil El Abdi, Fazeela Bibi, Muhammad Hassan, Bilal Aslam, Said Hamid Sadat   +9 more
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MODERN COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTICS AND SURGICAL TREATMENT OF COMPLICATED FORMS OF LIVER ECHINOCOCCOSIS

Вестник хирургии имени И.И. Грекова, 2018
The  OBJECTIVE  of the  study  is  to  evaluate the  approaches of surgical  treatment of complicated forms  of liver echinococcosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS.
D. Sh. Sapaev, R. Yu. Ruzibaev, F. R. Yakubov   +2 more
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Primary Spinal Intradural Hydatid Cysts in a Child With Progressive Paraparesis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Primary spinal hydatid cyst is an uncommon form of echinococcosis, which may cause focal neurological deficits. We report an extremely rare case of spinal hydatic cyst with several diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. A 4‐year‐old boy was referred to our medical center suffering from progressive lower back pain, weakness and numbness in both
Afshar Abolhasani, Abdolnaser Farzan, Amirreza Keyvanfar, Mahtab Khodabandelu   +3 more
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Alterations of mouse gut microbiome in alveolar echinococcosis

Heliyon
Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) may affect the composition of the host's gut microbiota, potentially disrupting the balance between the gut microbiota and metabolites. Metagenomics and untargeted metabolomics were employed to characterize changes in the gut
Ziyan Cui, Fei Du, Wenhao Yu, Zhixin Wang, Fanyu Kong, Zhi Xie, Qian Zhao, Hanxi Zhang, Haijiu Wang, Haining Fan, Li Ren   +10 more
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