Hourglass Sign in Liver Hydatid Disease: Significance and Therapeutic Implications
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 16:tpmd230722. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0722. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38626759 | DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.23-0722 (Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - April 16, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Anis Hasnaoui Racem Trigui Firas Attig Source Type: research
Treatment of Cavernous Transformation of Portal Vein Caused by Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis Using Ex Vivo Liver Resection and Autotransplantation
CONCLUSIONS Through this paper, we aim to detail the treatment process, showcasing the feasibility and advantages of ELRA. Additionally, we propose a novel approach for the treatment of this disease, while emphasizing the importance of radical resection surgery to prevent long-term complications.PMID:38622855 | DOI:10.12659/AOT.942358 (Source: Annals of Transplantation)
Source: Annals of Transplantation - April 16, 2024 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Ayidu Reyimu Jiang Tiemin Shao Yingmei Zhu Xuepeng Guo Wenjiang Du Yuhao Dilixiati Halimulati Wusiman Ababokeli Aji Tuerganaili Wen Hao Source Type: research
Evaluation of the Protoscolicidal Activity of < em > Humulus lupulus < /em > Methanolic Extracts on < em > Echinococcus granulosus Sensu Stricto < /em >
In conclusion, the methanolic extracts of the H. lupulus varieties Mapuche and Victoria demonstrated a marked in vitro effect against E. granulosus s.s. protoscoleces. The beer-making industry exclusively uses hop cones, leaving behind large amounts of hop leaves as an agricultural by-product that is not being utilized. On the basis of our study, we propose that hop leaves could also be used as a source of secondary metabolites with anthelmintic activity.PMID:38605998 | PMC:PMC11008976 | DOI:10.1155/2024/6251666 (Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Clara Mar ía Albani Azucena Iglesias Adriana Albanese Giselle Fuentes Dalila Orallo Mat ías Maggi Mar ía Celina Elissondo Source Type: research
sCD155 as a Potential Marker for Diagnosing the Vascular Invasion in Hepatic Alveolar Echinococcosis
CONCLUSION: The sCD155 could be a VI biomarker for HAE. Elevated sCD155 levels are indicative of an increased likelihood of concomitant VI in HAE patients, necessitating a thorough evaluation of vascular impairment and the formulation of individualized management strategies.PMID:38604326 | DOI:10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107203 (Source: Acta Tropica)
Source: Acta Tropica - April 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tao Sun Ning Yang Liang Li Xue Zhang Hui Liu Nuerbaiti Kusuman Jin Chu Guodong L ü Tuerganaili Aji Xiaojuan Bi Renyong Lin Source Type: research
sCD155 as a Potential Marker for Diagnosing the Vascular Invasion in Hepatic Alveolar Echinococcosis
CONCLUSION: The sCD155 could be a VI biomarker for HAE. Elevated sCD155 levels are indicative of an increased likelihood of concomitant VI in HAE patients, necessitating a thorough evaluation of vascular impairment and the formulation of individualized management strategies.PMID:38604326 | DOI:10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107203 (Source: Acta Tropica)
Source: Acta Tropica - April 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tao Sun Ning Yang Liang Li Xue Zhang Hui Liu Nuerbaiti Kusuman Jin Chu Guodong L ü Tuerganaili Aji Xiaojuan Bi Renyong Lin Source Type: research
A 16-year-old adolescent with a history of minor abdominal trauma diagnosed with a giant isolated primary splenic hydatid cyst: a case report
CONCLUSION: in endemic areas, in patients with splenic cysts, hydatidosis should be contemplated.PMID:38576966 | PMC:PMC10990299 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001851 (Source: Annals of Medicine)
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Abulfazl Vantankhah Leila Ameri Pegah Bahrami Taqanaki Mohammad Jawed Bayat Mahdi Parvizi Mashhadi Source Type: research
Ruptured giant thoracic hydatid cyst presenting with respiratory symptoms
We present the case of a 22-year-old college student who presented with progressive dyspnea, chest pain, fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Imaging revealed a giant cystic lesion and “water lily” sign within the left hemithorax. A giant hydatid cyst was removed by posterolateral thoracotomy. Thorough history, physical examination, and appropriate imaging studies, are crucial for accurate diagnosis. Key messagePulmonary hydatid disease remains a global public health issue. Symptoms often result from cyst rupture, causing fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Radiographs may show homogeneous masses, air-fluid levels, or the pathognom...
Source: Respirology Case Reports - April 4, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Reza Ershadi,
Hesam Amini,
Ghazal Roostaei,
Hossein Kazemizadeh,
Leila Mollamohammadi,
Niloofar Khoshnam Rad Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research
Therapeutic effect of curcumin nanoemulsion on cystic echinococcosis in BALB/c mice: a computerized tomography (CT) scan and histopathologic study evaluation
This study aimed to determine the therapeutic efficacy of curcumin nanoemulsion (CUR-NE) in mice infected with Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto protoscoleces. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - April 4, 2024 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mohamad Ghanimatdan, Seyed Mahmoud Sadjjadi, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Aref Teimouri, Seyed Hamed Jafari, Amin Derakhshanfar and Saeideh Hashemi-Hafshejani Tags: Research Source Type: research
Molecular characterization of cystic echinococcosis cysts isolated from cattle in Shiraz, Iran
AbstractCystic echinococcosis (CE), is one of the common parasitic infections of domestic animals and humans caused by the larval stages of the tapewormEchinococcus granulosus. This research aimed to identify of CE cysts in cattle isolates from Shiraz slaughterhouse using molecular technique. Thirty CE cysts isolates were collected and total DNA was extracted from protoscolices or the germinal layer of each cyst followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using cytochrome c oxidase I (cox1) and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1 (NADH-1) mitochondrial genes (~ 450 bp) and sequencing. The sequence results were compared with a...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - April 2, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Infectious Diseases of the Brain and Spine
Atypical infections of the brain and spine caused by parasites occur in immunocompetent and immunosuppressed hosts, related to exposure and more prevalently in endemic regions. In the United States, the most common parasitic infections that lead to central nervous system manifestations include cysticercosis, echinococcosis, and toxoplasmosis, with toxoplasmosis being the most common opportunistic infection affecting patients with advanced HIV/AIDS. Another rare but devastating transmittable disease is prion disease, which causes rapidly progressive spongiform encephalopathies. Familiarity and understanding of various infec...
Source: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America - March 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Dhairya A. Lakhani, Francis Deng, Doris D.M. Lin Source Type: research
mmu-miR-374b-5p modulated inflammatory factors via downregulation of C/EBP β/NF-κB signaling in Kupffer cells during Echinococcus multilocularis infection
Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is an important infectious disease caused by the metacestode larvae of Echinococcus multilocularis, seriously threatening global public health security. Kupffer cells (KCs) play impor... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Guiting Pu, Yanping Li, Tingli Liu, Hong Li, Liqun Wang, Guoliang Chen, Shanling Cao, Hong Yin, Tharheer Oluwashola Amuda, Xiaola Guo and Xuenong Luo Tags: Research Source Type: research
