Population-based ultrasound prevalence and risk factors for cystic echinococcosis in endemic Kazakhstan
These findings underscore the urgent need for regular deworming programs for dogs, public education on hygiene practices, and stricter management of livestock offal. Further research is needed to investigate transmission through water and environmental contamination.
Institutions
- European Union (BE)
- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KZ)
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Istituto Superiore di Sanità (IT)
- Global Health Research Center of Central Asia (KZ)
- National Scientific Center for Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov (KZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0014126
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00