Knowledge Domain and Emerging Trends on Echinococcosis Research: A Scientometric Analysis

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Parasitology
• Public Health

Background:

• Echinococcosis is a chronic, globally distributed helminthic disease caused by *Echinococcus* tapeworm larvae.
• It poses significant socioeconomic and public health challenges, particularly in low and middle-income countries.

Purpose of the Study:

• To quantitatively analyze echinococcosis research publications from 1980 to 2017.
• To identify emerging trends and hot topics in the field using bibliometric analysis.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of 7688 references from the Web of Science Core Collection database.
• Knowledge network mapping using CiteSpace software to visualize research trends.

Main Results:

• Cystic echinococcosis was the largest research cluster.
• Keywords with the strongest citation bursts included cystic echinococcosis, mebendazole, antibody, and transmission.
• Top research areas identified were cystic echinococcosis, chemotherapy, immunodiagnosis, and host management.

Conclusions:

• This bibliometric study offers valuable insights into the evolution of echinococcosis research.
• It highlights key research frontiers, potential collaborations, and emerging trends for researchers in the field.