Cystic Echinococcosis
Nelson Iván Agudelo HiguitaDivision of Infectious Diseases, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USAEnrico BrunettiDivision of Infectious Disease, San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, WHO Collaborating Centre for Clinical Management of Cystic Echinococcosis, Pavia, ItalyCindy B. McCloskeyDepartment of Microbiology, Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
2015en
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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.
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