Cystic echinococcosis in Jordan: A review of causative species, previous studies, serological and radiological diagnosis

Abstract

Cystic echinococcosis (CE)/hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease which occur in human and herbivore animals as a result of infection with the larval stage of the taeniid cestode Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.). In human, CE is a serious public health concern in many parts of the world including Jordan. The present review will cover CE causative agent: E. granulosus species/genotypes; life cycle of E. granulosus parasite, all published previous studies on CE in Jordan (humans, intermediate hosts, definitive host) as well as its diagnostic methods in human.

Keywords: Case reports; Cystic echinococcosis; Echinococcus granulosus; Hydatid disease; Jordan; Prevalence; Species.