[A local case with alveolar echinococcosis in Nanzhang County, Hubei Province]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2021 Jul 2;33(4):442-444. doi: 10.16250/j.32.1374.2020160.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of a local case with alveolar echinococcosis was presented. Based on clinical data and epidemiological surveys, this is a rare, local case with alveolar echinococcosis in Nanzhang County, suggesting the possibility of local transmission of echinococcosis. The prevention, control and surveillance of echinococcosis requires to be reinforced in nonendemic areas.

[摘要] 本文报道了湖北省南漳县 1 例多房棘球蚴病本地感染病例的诊断、治疗过程。根据临床资料和流行病学调查 结果判断, 这是南漳县罕见的 1 例疑似本地感染的多房棘球蚴病病例, 提示当地存在棘球蚴病本地传播的可能, 需要加 强非流行区棘球蚴病防治与监测。.

Keywords: Alveolar echinococcosis; Case report; Local infection; Nanzhang County.

MeSH terms

  • Echinococcosis* / diagnosis
  • Echinococcosis* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Supplementary concepts

  • Alveolar echinococcosis