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The spread of Echinococcus multilocularis in the Balkans is facilitated by the golden jackal [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionHuman alveolar echinococcosis (AE), caused by the zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis, is an emerging disease in the Balkans. The presence of this tapeworm has been detected in several wildlife species, including the golden jackal ...
Aleksandra Uzelac +10 more
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Annual assessment of <i>Echinococcus multilocularis</i> surveillance reports submitted in 2026 in the context of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/772. [PDF]
EFSA JAbstract This report comprises the 16th assessment of the Echinococcus multilocularis surveillance scientific reports, provided by Finland, Ireland, United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) and Norway on their respective surveillance programmes. Every year since 2012, EFSA presents the assessment to the European Commission (EC) in which the sampling strategy,
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +2 more
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First detection of Echinococcus multilocularis in golden jackals (Canis aureus) in Bosnia and Herzegovina [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeEchinococcus multilocularis, the causative agent of alveolar echinococcosis (AE), is a parasitic zoonosis of increasing public health significance in Europe.
Naida Kapo +8 more
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Frontiers in ImmunologyBackgroundCurrent treatments and prevention strategies for echinococcosis are inadequate. Recent advancements in molecular vaccine development show promise against Echinococcus granulosus; however, Echinococcus multilocularis remains a challenge. A Multi-
Yueyue He +2 more
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Detection of Echinococcus multilocularis in carnivores in Razavi Khorasan province, Iran using mitochondrial DNA. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011 BACKGROUND: Echinococcus multilocularis is the source of alveolar echinococcosis, a potentially fatal zoonotic disease. This investigation assessed the presence of E.
Molouk Beiromvand +7 more
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Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2022 Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a severe parasitic zoonosis caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus multilocularis. The identification of the antigens eliciting acquired immunity during infection is important for vaccine development against ...
Lujuan Chen +8 more
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Geospatial Health, 2018 The geographical distribution of Echinococcus spp. infections in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (NHAR) has been reported to be expanding in response to environmental change.
Angela M. Cadavid Restrepo +7 more
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International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2018 The European distribution of Echinococcus multilocularis has been reported to be expanding east and north, whereas its southern limits are deemed stable. During a study on Echinococcus granulosus s.l. infections in wolves and dogs in the Italian Maritime
Alessandro Massolo +13 more
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International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2018 The continued monitoring of Echinococcus species in intermediate and definitive hosts is essential to understand the eco-epidemiology of these parasites, as well to assess their potential impact on public health.
Maria A. Santa +6 more
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Discrimination between E. granulosus sensu stricto, E. multilocularis and E. shiquicus Using a Multiplex PCR Assay. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015 Infections of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (s.s), E. multilocularis and E. shiquicus are commonly found co-endemic on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, China, and an efficient tool is needed to facilitate the detection of infected hosts and for species
Cong-Nuan Liu +12 more
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