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Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) and cystic echinococcosis (CE) are growing public health threats in the Baltics. Parasite distribution is wider than expected, with increasing human cases and high AE morbidity/mortality.

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  • Veterinary Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) and cystic echinococcosis (CE) are zoonotic diseases caused by Echinococcus parasites.
  • These diseases are emerging as significant public health concerns in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
  • Previous understanding of parasite distribution in the Baltic region may be underestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss available data on AE and CE in animals and humans in the Baltic countries and adjacent regions.
  • To assess the current epidemiological situation and trends of these echinococcoses.
  • To identify challenges in controlling these zoonotic diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and data synthesis from the Baltic countries and selected adjacent regions.
  • Analysis of available data on Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus granulosus infections in animal reservoirs and human populations.
  • Discussion of diagnostic and treatment improvements in the context of disease burden.

Main Results:

  • Observations indicate a wider distribution of both Echinococcus parasites in the Baltic region than previously documented.
  • Data, though not easily comparable, reveal an increasing trend in human AE and CE cases.
  • Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) exhibits high morbidity and mortality in the Baltic region despite advancements in care.

Conclusions:

  • The increasing incidence and wide distribution of AE and CE in the Baltic countries present a worrisome public health situation.
  • Effective control requires robust monitoring of transmission patterns and prompt human diagnosis.
  • Development of localized control programs is crucial but challenging for these zoonoses.