Cystic Echinococcosis

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. E. granulosus affects over 1 million people and is responsible for over $3 billion...

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Published in:Journal of clinical microbiology 2016-03, Vol.54 (3), p.518-523
Main Authors: Agudelo Higuita, Nelson Iván, Brunetti, Enrico, McCloskey, Cindy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Echinococcosis - diagnosis
Echinococcosis - epidemiology
Echinococcosis - parasitology
Echinococcosis - pathology
Echinococcus granulosus - isolation & purification
Echinococcus multilocularis - isolation & purification
Global Health
Humans
Minireviews
Neglected Diseases - diagnosis
Neglected Diseases - epidemiology
Neglected Diseases - parasitology
Neglected Diseases - pathology
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Summary: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. E. granulosus affects over 1 million people and is responsible for over $3 billion in expenses every year. In this minireview, we discuss aspects of the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis or cystic hydatid disease caused by E. granulosus.
ISSN:0095-1137
1098-660X
DOI:10.1128/jcm.02420-15