Species Detection within the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato Complex by Novel Probe-Based Real-Time PCRs.

ABSTRACT: Infections with eggs of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) can cause cystic echinococcosis in intermediate host animals and humans. Upon ingestion of viable eggs, oncospheres hatch from the eggs and subsequently develop into fluid-filled larval cysts, most frequently in the liver or the lungs. The slowly growing cysts progressively interfere with organ function. The risk of infection is determined by the host range of the parasite, its pathogenicity and other epidemiologically relevant parameters, which differ significantly among the five species within the E. granulosus s.l. complex. It is therefore essential to diagnose the correct species within E. granulosus s.l. to help understand specific disease epidemiology and to facilitate effective implementati

SUBMITTER: Maksimov P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7599986 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature