Multivesicular hepatic human hydatid cyst from Iran: First genotyping-based confirmation

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Feb 3;10(2):e05336. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5336. eCollection 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Cystic echinococcosis is one of the most important zoonotic parasitic diseases caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. To date, the genotype of multivesicular CE has not been identified. In this regard, the genotyping of multivesicular types of CE could help clinicians understand and manage the disease effectively.

Keywords: Echinococcus granulosus; genotyping; hydatid disease; liver; multivesicular cyst.

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