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Echinococcosis in immunocompromised patients: A systematic review
Hamidreza Ghasemirad1, Nasrin Bazargan2, Armita Shahesmaeili3
1Student Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Acta Tropica
|May 1, 2022
Summary
Echinococcosis in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with HIV/AIDS, shows distinct characteristics and a high mortality rate, especially in Cystic Echinococcosis (CE). This review highlights the need for improved diagnosis and care for these vulnerable individuals.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Human echinococcoses are caused by Echinococcus parasites.
- Limited data exists on echinococcosis in immunocompromised individuals.
- This study systematically reviews echinococcosis in immunocompromised hosts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and characterize echinococcosis in immunocompromised patients.
- To aggregate information on disease nature and patient characteristics.
- To improve understanding and patient care for echinococcosis in this population.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review up to November 2021.
- Searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
- Analyzed 28 studies, categorizing into Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) and Alveolar Echinococcosis (AE).
Main Results:
- HIV/AIDS was the most frequent condition in immunocompromised CE patients.
- CE predominantly affected females (66.4%) with CE2 and CE3 cyst stages.
- High mortality (23.8%) in CE patients; malignancies common in AE patients.
Conclusions:
- Immunodeficiency significantly impacts echinococcosis presentation and outcomes.
- Findings can enhance diagnosis and treatment strategies.
- Improved understanding is crucial for better patient care in immunocompromised individuals.
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