0 a type of tapeworm (= a long, flat organism that lives inside the bowels of humans and other animals) of the genus (= group of closely related creatures) also known as echinococcus
Echinococcus granulosus exhibits substantial genetic diversity that has important implications for the design and development of vaccines, diagnostic reagents and drugs effective against this parasite.
Echinococcus granulosus is also transmitted to cattle from wild dogs.
Echinococcus multilocularis eggs were sealed into bags of nylon mesh and exposed there to the natural climate during various seasons.
Echinococcus granulosus of equine origin from different countries possess uniform morphological characteristics.
Echinococcus granulosus-infected individuals, particularly those with heavy infections will quickly contaminate their home range with parasite eggs.
Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworms were recovered from five of ten untreated control cats with worm burdens of 235, 540, 545, 1425 and 1920.
Echinococcus multilocularis adults were found in the intestine of 1142 foxes (30.1%) from all areas.
Echinococcus granulosus is found worldwide.
