First detection of zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotype G7 in continental Italy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-019-06346-2
Abstract: The larval stage of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is the cause of a widespread zoonotic disease known as cystic echinococcosis (CE). The disease is highly prevalent in southern Italy and represents… read more here.
Keywords: italy; echinococcus granulosus; granulosus sensu; genotype ... See more keywords
First report of cystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto/G1 in Felis catus from the Patagonian region of Argentina.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-021-07048-4
Abstract: Two domestic cats from the Patagonia rural area in Argentina were found to be naturally infected with Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto/G1 genotype; so far, the only species/genotype of E. granulosus sensu lato complex described to… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; granulosus sensu; cystic echinococcosis; granulosus ... See more keywords
Genetic variability and diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in human isolates of Pakistan based on cox1 mt-DNA sequences (366bp).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105470
Abstract: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a cyclo-zoonotic disease endemic to Pakistan, however, phylogeography and etiology of Echinococcus granulosus from human host has remained unexplored so far. The current study was carried out to estimate population structure… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; granulosus sensu; genetic variability; sensu lato ... See more keywords
Prophylactic vaccination with rEGVac elicits high immunoprotection against different stages of Echinococcus granulosus life cycle.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105883
Abstract: Vaccination against dog-sheep transmission cycle is necessary to control cystic echinococcosis (CE) infection. A novel multi-epitope recombinant vaccine (rEGVac) was developed for the immunization of both sheep and dogs against Echinococcus granulosus, simultaneously. The His-tagged… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; regvac; high immunoprotection; cycle ... See more keywords
In vitro effects of Artemisia sieberi on Echinococcus granulosus protoscolices.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2018.10.011
Abstract: Hydatidosis is a parasitic zoonotic disease. Surgery is one of its treatment modalities during which protoscolices are likely to be released into the peritoneal cavity and cause recurrence of the disease. Given the above problem… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; granulosus protoscolices; effects artemisia; sieberi echinococcus ... See more keywords
The first report of hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus) in an Australian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2019.03.011
Abstract: A three year old female water buffalo was slaughtered for human consumption on a dairy buffalo farm in eastern New South Wales, Australia. Gross examination of the offal revealed four small, superficial hydatid cysts in… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; water buffalo; buffalo; wild dogs ... See more keywords
Detection of Echinococcus granulosus and Echinococcus ortleppi in Bhutan.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2016.12.010
Abstract: In this pilot study, fecal samples were collected from community dogs around slaughterhouses and from the city of Thimphu (n=138) as well as from carnivores in the forest area around a farm in Bhutan (n=28).… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus ortleppi; echinococcus granulosus; echinococcus; taeniid eggs ... See more keywords
Revisiting cyst burden and risk factors for hepatic hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto) in Australian beef cattle.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104791
Abstract: The characteristics and risk factors associated with hepatic Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto infection (hydatid disease) were investigated in beef cattle slaughtered at an abattoir in eastern Australia. Sampled cattle were sourced from all eastern states,… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; hydatid disease; granulosus sensu; risk factors ... See more keywords
Reinventing the Wheel of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato Transmission to Humans.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2020.02.004
Abstract: Control of cystic echinococcosis (CE) relies on interrupting Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato transmission through interventions in dogs and livestock. However, primary prevention measures aimed at avoiding ingestion of Echinococcus eggs may help reduce the burden… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; granulosus sensu; transmission; sensu lato ... See more keywords
Preliminary evaluation of a thermosensitive chitosan hydrogel for Echinococcus granulosus vaccine delivery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.02.007
Abstract: The EG95 vaccine is effective in protecting grazing animals from infection with Echinococcus granulosus. Six male lambs were used in the study, two were each vaccinated subcutaneously with 50μg EG95/1mg Quil-A, two animals were each… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; chitosan; preliminary evaluation; evaluation thermosensitive ... See more keywords
Development of a colloidal gold immunochromatographic strip based on HSP70 for the rapid detection of Echinococcus granulosus in sheep.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.03.027
Abstract: Echinococcus granulosus is the causative pathogen of cystic echinococcosis, a serious disease endangering human and animal health. In this study, an immunochromatographic strip was developed based on the recombinant protein Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70)… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; detection; immunochromatographic strip; granulosus ... See more keywords