Hydatid disease, also known as echinococcosis or hydatidosis, is caused by infection with
larva (metacestode) of the tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus. Within the genus …

Of the four species of the genus Echinococcus (Cestoda) distinguished by biological and
morphological characteristics, two species, E. vogeli and E. oligarthrus, occur widely in the …

Recently, several polymerase chain reaction (PCR)–based methods for detection and
genetic identification of haemosporidian parasites in avian blood have been developed …

Human alveolar and cystic echinococcosis, caused by the accidental ingestion of eggs of
the tapeworms Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato …

The effects of Haemoproteus belopolskyi, Haemoproteus fringillae, and Haemoproteus lanii
on the survival of their vector the biting midge Culicoides impunctatus were examined. Wild …

Parasitic hepatobiliary diseases are caused by several Protozoa, Nematodes, Cestodes,
and Trematodes. These infections are endemic in many tropical countries, involving billions …

Haemoproteus belopolskyi of blackcap, Sylvia atricapilla, underwent sporogony in wild-
caught female biting midges, Culicoides impunctatus, which were experimentally infected by …

An unusual case of Echinococcus oligarthrus infestation of the submandibular salivary gland
is reported. Echinococcus oligarthrus is a rare variant of the Echinococcus species affecting …

Objectives An unusual case of hydatid disease is reported. Review of the pertinent literature
did not reveal any hydatid disease located simultaneously in both the intracranial and …

Opinion statement Echinococcus granulosus causes human cystic echinococcosis, whereas
Echinococcus multilocularis produces human alveolar echinococcosis. The latter constitutes …