The genus Echinococcus is composed of eight generally recognized species and one
genotypic cluster (Echinococcus canadensis cluster) that may in future be resolved into one …

Echinococcosis in humans occurs as a result of infection by the larval stages of taeniid
cestodes of the genus Echinococcus. In this review we discuss aspects of the biology, life …

The worldwide incidence and prevalence of cystic echinococcosis have fallen dramatically
over the past several decades. Nonetheless, infection with Echinococcus granulosus (E …

Human cystic echinococcosis (hydatid disease) continues to be a substantial cause of
morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. Elimination is difficult to obtain and it is …

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widely endemic helminthic disease caused by infection with
metacestodes (larval stage) of the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm and transmitted by …

Abstract At least 270 million people (58% of the total population) are at risk of cystic
echinococcosis (CE) in Central Asia including areas of Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan …

This review represents an updated scenario on the transmission cycle, epidemiology,
clinical features and pathogenicity, diagnosis and treatment, and prevention and control …

Diagnosis and treatment of alveolar echinococcosis remains a challenge for clinicians. The
updated WHO-recommendations aim to support decisions on diagnosis and treatment of …

A systematic literature review of cystic echinoccocosis (CE) frequency and symptoms was
conducted. Studies without denominators, original data, or using one serological test were …

Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis are severe chronic helminthic diseases caused by the
cystic growth or the intrahepatic tumour-like growth of the metacestode of Echinococcus …