Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by larval tapeworms of the genus *Echinococcus*, which form slow-growing cysts in the organs of humans and animals — most often the liver and lungs — and can remain silent for years before causing serious harm. Research in this area spans the full arc from molecular genetics and parasite biology to clinical diagnosis, surgical and pharmacological treatment, and the epidemiological patterns that determine where and how transmission occurs. Accurately distinguishing echinococcosis from other cystic conditions, and understanding why treatment outcomes vary so widely between patients, remain central challenges for clinicians and pathologists. On the public health side, identifying which wildlife reservoirs and livestock practices sustain transmission in endemic regions is critical for designing interventions that can realistically reduce the global burden of the disease.

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EchinococcosisNeurocysticercosisZoonosisDiagnosisTreatmentEpidemiology