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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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Comparative Analysis of Nuclear (Ef1α) and Mitochondrial (mt‐CO1 and mt‐Nad5) Markers for Molecular Characterization of Sheep Isolates of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 2, March 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonotic disease that is widespread worldwide. Objective This study aimed to determine the genetic diversity of E. granulosus isolates in sheep. Partial mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences were used to determine intraspecific variation.
Seyma Gunyakti Kilinc, Harun Kaya Kesik, Figen Celik, Sami Simsek   +3 more
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Rapid Growth of a Hepatic Hydatid Cyst in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report From Iran and Its Clinical Significance

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Hepatic hydatid cysts in pediatric patients present unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their rapid growth and potential to mimic other pathologies. This case highlights the importance of considering hydatid disease in the differential diagnosis of hepatic cysts, especially in children from endemic regions.
Shirin Sayyahfar, Faham Khamesipour, Elham Zarei, Javad Nasiri   +3 more
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Giant Hydatid Cyst Originating From Psoas Muscle Extending to the Iliac Bone: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2025.
ABSTRACT Hydatid cysts, caused by the Echinococcus granulosus parasite, predominantly affect the liver and lungs, but can also impact other organs such as the kidneys, brain, and muscles. Infection occurs when individuals ingest eggs from contaminated food or water, leading to cyst formation primarily in the liver.
Mohammad Hadi Niakan, Fatemeh Mirparsa, Hamid Zaferani Arani, Sedighe Hooshmandi, Elham Peyravi   +4 more
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Subretinal echinococcosis: a case report

BMC Ophthalmology, 2017
Background Echinococcosis is a dangerous zoonotic parasitic disease. Ocular echinococcosis is very rare, especially the hydatid cysts in subretinal space. We present a case of subretinal echinococcosis and management.
Chunying Guo, Ruilin Zhu, Jianxing Qiu, Lina Zhu, Liu Yang   +4 more
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Cerebral Hydatidosis in a Lamb

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2025.
This report describes the occurrence of cerebral hydatidosis in a lamb. In the text of the study, the stages of diagnosis (history, clinical examination, histopathology and molecular detection of etiologic agent) are described. ABSTRACT A 6‐month‐old Afshari male lamb was examined on a semi‐intensive farm due to anorexia and neurologic signs, including
Javad Abbasi, Sara Shokrpoor, Mostafa Abdollahi, Zahra Ziafati Kafi, Amin Anoushepour, Peyman Dehghan Rahimabadi, Iraj Ashrafi Tamai   +6 more
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Alveolar Echinococcosis, Lithuania [PDF]

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007
Alveolar Echniococcosis ...
Bruzinskaite, R, Marcinkute, A, Strupas, K, Sokolovas, V, Deplazes, P, Mathis, A, Eddi, C, Sarkunas, M   +7 more
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Investigation of the Occurrence of Zoonotic Intestinal Parasites along the Karmanasa River Bank in Lalitpur, Nepal

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2025.
Summary • Twenty‐one intestinal zoonotic parasites out of 28 were detected. • Parasitic burden measured by eggs per gram (EPG) was heavy on the river bank. • Cross‐transmission of intestinal parasites among co‐habiting animals may occur. ABSTRACT Introduction Increasing urbanization has particularly affected rivers and their outer edges in cities ...
Roshan Babu Adhikari, Diksha Ghimire, Tirth Raj Ghimire   +2 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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A systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence and distribution of Taenia and Echinococcus infections in Ethiopia

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Tapeworm infections are among the tropical neglected parasitic diseases endemically occurring in Ethiopia. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims at estimating the pooled prevalence and distribution of Taenia and Echinococcus infections
Nigus Abebe Shumuye, John Asekhaen Ohiolei, Mebrahtu Berhe Gebremedhin, Hong-Bin Yan, Li Li, Wen-Hui Li, Nian-Zhang Zhang, Bao-Quan Fu, Wan-Zhong Jia   +8 more
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