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Echinococcosis screening On the Web |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2] ; Mahshid Mir, M.D. [3]
Overview
According to WHO guidelines, screening for echinococcosis is recommended to all the population in endemic areas who are at risk. Portable ultrasound machines are frequently used for screening patients in communities. Sometimes a serological testing (ELISA) is employed, which is followed by a western blot in all positive cases.[1][2]
Screening
According to WHO guidelines, screening for echinococcosis is recommended to all the population in endemic areas who are at risk.[1][2]
- Portable ultrasound machines are frequently used for screening patients in communities.
- Sometimes a serological testing (ELISA) is employed.
- As a part of screening, a western blot should be performed in all ELISA positive cases.