SynthesisPathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Alveolar Echinococcosis in the Early 2020s: A Systematic Review.
Synthesis in Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
backgroundAlveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a neglected parasitic disease caused by
methodsThis systematic review has gathered articles presenting original data from the past 5 years, from January 2020 to December 2025, with epidemiological data (incidence, prevalence), treatment options, case reports, and other findings relevant to the prevention and control of this disease, representing the inclusion criteria of this study. Three medical databases were searched for the study: PubMed, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. To improve our understanding of the available data, no spatial or temporal restrictions were imposed on the study's duration or follow-up period.
resultsA total of 248 articles are included in this review, which describe atypical sites and complications owing to
conclusionsAlthough advances have been made in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of AE, challenges remain, particularly with regard to misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, and limited antiparasitic therapy.
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