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Human Cystic Echinococcosis : Old Problems and New Perspectives
Joint Authors
Ortona, Elena
Teggi, Antonella
Siracusano, Alessandra
Source
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread chronic endemic helminthic disease caused by infection with metacestodes of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus.
CE affects humans and has a worldwide prevalence of approximately six million.
In this review, we discuss current findings in diagnosis and clinical management of CE and new concepts relating to E.
granulosus molecules that directly modulate the host immune responses favouring a strong anti-inflammatory response and perpetuating parasite survival in the host.
New insights into the molecular biology of E.
granulosus will improve considerably our knowledge of the disease and will provide new potential therapeutic applications to treat or prevent inflammatory immune-mediated disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Siracusano, Alessandra& Teggi, Antonella& Ortona, Elena. 2009. Human Cystic Echinococcosis : Old Problems and New Perspectives. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Siracusano, Alessandra…[et al.]. Human Cystic Echinococcosis : Old Problems and New Perspectives. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Siracusano, Alessandra& Teggi, Antonella& Ortona, Elena. Human Cystic Echinococcosis : Old Problems and New Perspectives. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-474428
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474428