Novel Household Contamination with Hydatid Cysts
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Eggs, Echinococcus granulosus, Cestodes, Parasitic transmission, Hydatid cyst, Hydatid cyst transmission, parasites, Helminthes
Abstract
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus with high prevalence in North Africa. Dogs are the definitive hosts. This commentary highlights a significant risk factor for CE transmission in peri-urban areas, where unfinished construction projects create environments conducive to parasite survival. These peri-urban areas, often characterized by a combination of stray dog populations, poor sanitation, and proximity to rural areas where CE is prevalent in livestock, present a unique challenge. While sandboxes and playgrounds are recognized health hazards, construction sites on the edges of cities, with their abundance of sand and gravel, become readily contaminated with Echinococcus granulosus eggs shed in the feces of stray dogs. Children who play in these contaminated zones are at increased risk of infection, particularly given the extended viability of the eggs in arid climates
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