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[Echinococcus multilocularis infection - six cases during two years in Sweden]
Jonas Bläckberg1, Hilmir Asgeirsson2, Kajsa Glimåker3
1Infectious Diseases - Lund, Sweden Infectious Diseases - Lund, Sweden.
Summary
Alveolar echinococcosis (AE), a liver disease caused by Echinococcus multilocularis, is rare in Sweden but has seen six cases recently. Increased physician awareness is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of this serious zoonosis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
- Hepatology
Background:
- Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a severe zoonotic parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus multilocularis.
- It typically presents as focal liver lesions and has a poor prognosis if untreated.
- AE is endemic in Central and Eastern Europe but historically rare in Sweden.

