A review: Current Trends on Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) and Alveolar Echinococcosis (AE) | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences | ||||
| Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 26 August 2025 PDF (853.03 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Review Artical | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.398441.2932 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Zana Mustafa Rashid1; Aram Ahmad Mohammed   2
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| 1Department of Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah 46001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq | ||||
| 2Microbiology Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah 46001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Cystic and alveolar echinococcosis are considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) as neglected cosmopolitan zoonosis caused by larval stages of different species of taeniid tapeworms, Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and Echinococcus multilocularis, respectively. They are found worldwide, causing severe financial losses for farmers and cystic illness in abnormal human hosts. CE and AE are endemic diseases in Iraq and neighbouring countries. The present study aimed to provide a broad review of the status of CE and AE, summarizing the current knowledge about a brief history, the magnitude of economic losses, the host spectrum, and the life cycle. Additionally, we aimed to understand disease burden, epidemiology, transmission and risk factors, treatment, appropriate control methods in this region, and the basic requirements for establishing a surveillance system and planning prevention and control programs. None of the countries in the Middle East region has an elaborate echinococcosis control program. Multi- and inter-sectoral coordination, sustained political and administrative commitment and improved international cooperation are necessary for effective control initiatives. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Echinococcus granulosus; Echinococcus multilocularis; Dogs; Cystic echinococcosis; Alveolar echinococcosis | ||||
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