Progress in diagnosis, treatment and elimination of echinococcosis and cysticercosis

Authors

Peter M. Schantz, Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GAFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

1-2006

Comments

Published in Parasitology International 55 (2006), pp. S7 – S13.

Abstract

Here I review the current status of geographical occurrence and public health significance of echinococcosis (Echinococcus spp. infections) and cysticercosis (Taenia solium infection) with special emphasis on the remarkable technologic progress achieved in recent decades that has led to greater understanding of the biology and epidemiology of these cestode infections. The greatest remaining challenges are to apply this knowledge and technology to improved medical management and prevention of these infections.