Diagnostic tools for the detection of taeniid eggs in different environmental matrices: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: The cestode family Taeniidae consists of the genera Echinococcus and Taenia, both of which include zoonotic tapeworms of serious public health importance. Various environmental matrices have been identified from which parasite transmission to animals and humans can occur, and many techniques for detecting taeniid eggs in different environments have been developed. However, the majority lack appropriate validation, and standardized egg isolation procedures are absent. This hampers interstudy comparisons and poses a challenge for future researchers when deciding which technique to implement for assessing taeniid egg contamination in a particular matrix. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review was to present an overview of the detection methods for taeniid eggs in the envir

SUBMITTER: Saelens G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8844199 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature