EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CYSTIC ECHINOCOCCOSIS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
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https://doi.org/10.54890/.v4i4.1082Abstract
This article reflects the epidemiological study of cystic echinococcosis cases from the last decade. The chirurgical cases of cystic echinococcosis, recorded in 2011-2020, were included in this study. To evaluate the morbidity level, intensive (morbidity indicators) and extensive (case distribution according to sex, age, and place of residence) indexes were calculated. Even though the morbidity is decreasing, the Republic of Moldova still is part of the hyperendemic countries of South - Eastern Europe. This disease is often encountered in regions where shepherding is traditionally more developed. It affects people of all ages, especially children and young adults. The echinococcosis control system would have to be based on cooperation between medical and veterinary services, with the latter taking on a leading role.
Keywords:
cystic echinococcosis, epidemiology, morbidity, intensive indexes, extensive indexes, hyperendemic country, prophylaxis, cooperation.References
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