Which Test to Perform for Cystic hydatic Diagnosis and When?
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 (1).
Zahra Arab-Mazar, Sara Rahmati Roodsari
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Infection of red foxes with Echinococcus multilocularis in western Switzerland [PDF]
In the Jura mountains, Plateau and Alps of western Switzerland important variations in the prevalence of Echinococcus multilocularis infection in red foxes were observed between geographical areas from 1990 to 1995. The Jura mountains and the Plateau had
Andreutti, C. +2 more
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An exceptional case of peritoneal cystic echinococcosis in a domestic cat in Australia
A case of peritoneal cystic echinococcosis (CE) in a domestic cat was reported from Queensland, Australia. Physical examination of the cat indicated a large, distended abdomen, which when palpated appeared to be fluid‐filled. Ultrasonography showed numerous cysts with hyperechoic walls and anechoic contents within the cat's abdominal cavity.
S Abdullah +6 more
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Echinococcus multilocularis in Urban Coyotes, Alberta, Canada
Echinococcus multilocularis is a zoonotic parasite in wild canids. We determined its frequency in urban coyotes (Canis latrans) in Alberta, Canada. We detected E. multilocularis in 23 of 91 coyotes in this region. This parasite is a public health concern
Stefano Catalano +9 more
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Echinococcus multilocularis in south-eastern Europe (Romania) [PDF]
Echinococcus multilocularis, the causative agent of alveolar echinococcosis (AE) in humans, has been found in 4.8% of 561 red foxes originating from various regions of Romania.
Bogolin, I. +6 more
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Genome-wide analysis of excretory/secretory proteins in Echinococcus multilocularis: insights into functional characteristics of the tapeworm secretome [PDF]
Venn diagrams of expression levels of ES protein coding genes in different developments. The venn diagrams are displayed for: the genes that have expressions (A), the genes with very high expression levels (B), the genes with high expression levels (C ...
Shuai Wang, Wei Wei, Xuepeng Cai
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Multiple Giant Cerebral Hydatid Cysts in Pediatrics
ABSTRACT In Ethiopia, although multiple giant cerebral hydatid cysts are rare, rural children in close contact with dogs remain at risk. Diagnosis requires clinical suspicion and advanced imaging. Dowling hydrodissection allows intact cyst removal. Preoperative anthelmintics minimize allergic risks.
Dagnachew Yohannes Gechera +5 more
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Echinococcus metacestodes as laboratory models for the screening of drugs against cestodes and trematodes [PDF]
Among the cestodes, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis and Taenia solium represent the most dangerous parasites. Their larval stages cause the diseases cystic echinococcosis (CE), alveolar echincoccosis (AE) and cysticercosis ...
GOTTSTEIN, B. +7 more
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Intense focus of alveolar echinococcosis, South Kyrgyzstan [PDF]
Human alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a highly pathogenic zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus multilocularis. An ultrasound study in southern Kyrgyzstan during 2012 revealed a prevalence of 4.2% probable or confirmed AE and an additional 2 ...
Bebezov, B +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cystic echinococcosis (CE) poses a significant public health challenge in developing countries, including Iran. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aim to enhance our understanding of CE prevalence by providing an updated assessment of the general prevalence of human CE in Iran through a comprehensive review of the ...
Nashmin Mohemmi +7 more
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