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Mashup Score: 3CDC - Echinococcosis - 2 year(s) ago
Education and information about echinococcosis, both Alveolar echinococcosis and Cystic echinococcosis, including fact sheets and information on prevention and control, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.
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5/ #Echinococus granulosus Dogs ingest organs of infected animals (sheep, cattle, pigs) that contain hydatid cysts —> develop into adult tapeworms —> eggs in feces —> ingestion of eggs by animals —> eggs hatch and develop into hydatid cysts https://t.co/2Q7IpmNhsz https://t.co/ZPKxPeO7MH
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Mashup Score: 1Endocystectomy as a conservative surgical treatment for hepatic cystic echinococcosis: A systematic review with single-arm meta-analysis - 3 year(s) ago
Author summary Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a parasitic zoonosis caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, which can invade several organs including the brain, lungs, and liver. Liver involvement through hepatic cystic echinococcosis has been reported in up to 75% of CE cases. Although it is a rare disease in Europe, migrations from endemic regions to European countries…
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Mashup Score: 3
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a well-known neglected parasitic disease. However, evidence supporting the four current treatment modalities is inadequate, and treatment options remain controversial. The aim of this work is to analyse the available data to answer clinical questions regarding medical treatment of CE. A thorough electronic search of the relevant literature without language…
Source: BMC Infectious DiseasesCategories: Healthcare Professionals, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 5International classification of ultrasound images in cystic echinococcosis for application in clinical and field epidemiological settings - 4 year(s) ago
The increased knowledge of the natural history of cystic echinococcosis (CE) by the recent expansion in the use of ultrasound (US) in field and clinic…
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/13 Cystic #Echinococcosis #IDDailyPearl 1. E. granulosus 2. Ingestion of contaminated food/drink 3. Eggs hatch in GI —> larva migrate to organs (hydatid cyst): liver>lungs>others 4. Slow enlarge: pain / obstruct 5. Albendazole / PAIR / surgery https://t.co/2Q7IpmMJD1