SynthesisBMC infectious diseases2019
Epidemiology of echinococcosis in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The incidence rates of human and animal echinococcosis: A systematic review.Open veterinary journal · 2025Pooled it
- Risk Factors Associated With Echinococcosis in the General Chinese Population: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence ofFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2021Pooled it
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- Spatio-temporal dynamics, trend analysis, and incidence prediction of echinococcosis in Xinjiang, China (2005-2024).BMC public health · 2026Article
- Reinfection dynamics of owned dogs with Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in endemic rural areas of central Iran: Implications for cystic echinococcosis control.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- Three decades of research on molecular genetic characteristics of Echinococcus spp.: a bibliometric study.Folia parasitologica · 2026Review
- Frequency and Genetic Characterization ofJournal of parasitology research · 2026Article
- Primary Spinal Intradural Hydatid Cysts in a Child With Progressive Paraparesis: A Case Report and Literature Review.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Spatiotemporal distribution and control of echinococcosis in Xinjiang, 2005-2023.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Challenges in Diagnosing and Managing Ovarian Hydatidosis: A Case Report and Literature Review from Iran.Acta parasitologica · 2025Review
- Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Cystic echinococcosis among nomadic, rural, and urban communities in Northwestern Iran.Parasitology research · 2025Article
- Retrospective study of splenectomy specimens with clinical and pathological features in Southern Iran.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Seroprevalence of human cystic echinococcosis in individuals occupationally exposed to Canidae in Central Iran: A case-control study.Food and waterborne parasitology · 2025Article
- The patterns of diagnosis approaches, involved organs, and clinical symptoms and signs of hydatid cyst patients: a case series study from Northern Iran.Journal of parasitic diseases : official organ of the Indian Society for Parasitology · 2025Article
- Pneumothorax due to perforated pulmonary hydatic cyst with bronchial fistula.Oxford medical case reports · 2025Article
- Developing a geographical-meteorological indicator system and evaluating prediction models for alveolar echinococcosis in China.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2025Article
- Update on the Seroepidemiology of Human Cystic Echinococcosis and Associated Risk Factors in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Health science reports · 2025Review
- Assessing the Diagnostic Efficacy of a Developed Technique Utilizing Gold Nanoparticles in Diagnosis of Cystic Echinococcosis via the ELISA Method.Archives of Razi Institute · 2025Article
- A ten-year evaluation of central nervous system cystic echinococcosis in a highly endemic area of Iran: Molecular epidemiology and clinicopathological characteristics.Parasite epidemiology and control · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundEchinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the larval stages of taeniid cestodes of the genus Echinococcus. The two major types of infection in humans are cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatidosis and alveolar echinococcosis (AE). It is endemic in some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, with Iran being a part of it. This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to determine the prevalence of CE and AE echinococcosis and their epidemiological and clinical aspects in Iran.
methodsElectronic databases, including MEDLINE (via PubMed), SCOPUS, Web of Science, SID and Mag Iran (two Persian scientific search engines) were searched from 1 January 1990 to 8 August 2017. The prevalence of CE and AE echinococcosis was estimated using the random effects meta-analysis. Heterogeneity was evaluated by subgroup analysis. Data were analyzed by STATA version 12.
resultsOf the 2051 records identified in the mentioned electronic databases, Seventy-eight articles met our eligibility criteria, with a total of 214124individuals. The meta-analysis was performed on only 37 out of 78 included studies. The pooled prevalence of CE and AE in Iran was 5% [95% confidence interval )CI(: 3-6%] and 2% [95% CI: 0-5%], respectively. Subgroup meta-analysis revealed that the prevalence of CE was significantly higher in North [9%, 95% CI: 4-18%] and West of Iran [6%, 95% CI: 3-11%], patients younger than 40 years of age [7%, 95% CI: 4-12%], villagers and nomads [6%, 95% CI: 2-12%], and studies that used the combination of serological, clinical, and imaging diagnostic methods [7%, 95% CI: 5-9%]. There were no significant differences between the prevalence of CE among low and high-quality studies. Housewives were the most affected group by hydatidosis (n=24/77, 31%), followed by illiterate people (n=11/77, 14%) and farmers (n= 9/77, 12%). Liver [55%, 95% CI: 46-65%] and lung [28%, 95% CI, 22-35%] were the most common sites of cyst formation.
conclusionsGiven to the importance of echinococcosis on human health and domestic animals industry, it is necessary to implement monitoring and control measures in this regard.
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