ReviewActa parasitologica2020
Review of Cystic Echinococcosis in Nigeria: A Story of Neglect.
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- Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence ofFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2021Pooled it
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- Harmine derivative H-2-168 induces the death ofPharmaceutical biology · 2025Article
- Current status of cystic echinococcosis in West Africa: a silent zoonotic risk in humans and animals.Tropical medicine and health · 2025Review
- The impact of parasitic diseases on dromedary camel (Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
- Case report: a rare case of intradural and pleural wall cystic echinococcosis.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Article
- Performance of Echinococcosis Serology is Associated with Disease Endemicity, Hydatid Cyst Location, Eosinophilia, Imaging Finding, and Treatment.Acta parasitologica · 2024Article
- Cystic Echinococcosis in the Early 2020s: A Review.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2024Review
- Detection ofVeterinary sciences · 2022Article
- Prevalence of Cystic Echinococcosis Genotypes in Iranian Animals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of parasitology research · 2022Review
- Epidemiological aspects of echinococcosis of the liver and other organs in the Republic of Uzbekistan.Parasite epidemiology and control · 2021Article
- Predicting the outcome of asymptomatic univesicular liver hydatids: diagnostic accuracy of unenhanced CT.European radiology · 2021Article
- Opinions and knowledge on globally important foodborne parasites among healthcare professionals at a tertiary teaching hospital in Nigeria.Food and waterborne parasitology · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeCystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato is a widespread zoonotic disease of global concern. In Nigeria, the exact picture/status of CE is unclear, as most of the states are largely uninvestigated. Yet, as with every parasitic zoonosis, the first step towards planning a comprehensive management and control programme involves assessment of available national/regional prevalence data, host range, and risk factors at play in the transmission dynamics.
methodsPublished articles on echinococcosis were searched on PubMed and Africa Journal Online (AJOL) databases. Inclusion criteria were based on studies reporting prevalence of echinococcosis in animals and humans (including case reports) from 1970 to 2018.
resultsIn this study, we evaluated and summarized cystic echinococcosis reports in Nigeria and found that post 1970-80s, studies on cystic echinococcosis have remained sparse regardless of the high prevalence recorded in the early years of CE investigation. In addition, information on the genetic population structure and the role of wildlife in CE transmission is still lacking.
conclusionsThis study appraises the prevalence and distribution of CE in Nigeria and identified areas where surveillance and control efforts should be focused and intensified.
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