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Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes
Life, 13 (2023), 6; 1402. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13061402
Balen Topić, MIrjana; Papić, Neven; Višković, Klaudija; Sviben, Mario; Filipec Kanižaj, Tajana; Jadrijević, Stipislav; Jurković, Daria; Beck, Relja

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Balen Topić, M., Papić, N., Višković, K., Sviben, M., Filipec Kanižaj, T., Jadrijević, S. ... Beck, R. (2023). Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes. Life, 13. (6). doi: 10.3390/life13061402

Balen Topić, MIrjana, et al. "Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes." Life, vol. 13, no. 6, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13061402

Balen Topić, MIrjana, Neven Papić, Klaudija Višković, Mario Sviben, Tajana Filipec Kanižaj, Stipislav Jadrijević, Daria Jurković and Relja Beck. "Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes." Life 13, no. 6 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3390/life13061402

Balen Topić, M., et al. (2023) 'Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes', Life, 13(6). doi: 10.3390/life13061402

Balen Topić M, Papić N, Višković K, Sviben M, Filipec Kanižaj T, Jadrijević S, and sur.. Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes. Life [Internet]. 2023 June 16 [cited 2024 April 30];13(6). doi: 10.3390/life13061402

M. Balen Topić, et al., "Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes", Life, vol. 13, no. 6, June 2023. [Online]. Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:264:510277. [Accessed: 30 April 2024]

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Title (english)Emergence of Echinococcus multilocularis in Central continental Croatia: a human case series and update on prevalence in foxes
AuthorMIrjana Balen Topić
AuthorNeven Papić
AuthorKlaudija Višković
AuthorMario Sviben
AuthorTajana Filipec Kanižaj
AuthorStipislav Jadrijević
AuthorDaria Jurković
AuthorRelja Beck
Author's institution(Merkur University Hospital)
Scientific / art field,
discipline and subdiscipline		BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE
Clinical Medical Sciences
Infectology
Abstract (english)
Human alveolar echinococcosis (HAE), caused by the metacestode stage of Echinococcus multilocularis, has emerged in many European countries over the last two decades. Here, we report the first data on the new HAE focus with increasing incidence in central Croatia, describe its clinical presentation and outcomes in diagnosed patients, and provide an update on the prevalence and geographic distribution of Echinococcus multilocuaris in red foxes. After the initial case in 2017 from the eastern state border, from 2019 to 2022, five new autochthonous HAE cases were diagnosed, all concentrated in the Bjelovar-Bilogora County (the county incidence in 2019 and 2021: 0.98/105, in 2022: 2.94/105/year; prevalence for 2019–2022: 4.91/105). The age range among four female and two male patients was 37–67 years. The patients’ liver lesions varied in size from 3.1 to 15.5 cm (classification range: P2N0M0–P4N1M0), and one patient had dissemination to the lungs. While there were no fatalities, postoperative complications in one patient resulted in liver transplantation. In 2018, the overall prevalence of red foxes was 11.24% (28/249). A new focus on HAE has emerged in central continental Croatia, with the highest regional incidence in Europe. Screening projects among residents and the implementation of veterinary preventive measures following the One Health approach are warranted.
Keywords (english)
Languageenglish
Publication typeScientific paper - Preliminary note / Short communication
Publication statusPublished
Peer reviewPeer review - international
Publication versionPublished version
Journal titleLife
Numberingvol. 13, no. 6, 1402
p-ISSN2075-1729
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.3390/life13061402
URN:NBNurn:nbn:hr:264:510277
Publication2023-06-16
Document URLhttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/6/1402
Type of resourceText
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