echinococcosis/phosphatase

Hydatid cyst, the larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus and a causative agent of cystic echinococcosis, possesses a vast number of antigenic peptides that are constantly presented in the host immune system during infection. Here, we sought to provide more information about the

The immunological properties of the purified alkaline phosphatase (pAP) of Echinococcus multilocularis metacestodes have been investigated using alveolar echinococcosis (AE) patient sera in ELISA tests. A comparative study was done with EmC-Ag (crude antigen) and pAP-Ag (purified antigen). When the

The work examined the use of Echinococcus granulosus alkaline phosphatase (EgAP) (extracted from hydatid cyst membranes) as an antigen for immunodiagnosis of human cystic echinococcosis (CE). It was assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western immunoblotting (IB) for detection

We present a case of polycystic hydatid disease produced by Echinococcus vogeli in a tapper of rubber trees from the State of Acre, Brazil. The most relevant clinical data were pain, increased abdominal volume caused by palpable painful masses, fever and poor clinical condition. Laboratory tests

The purification to homogeneity and the characterization of Echinococcus granulosus alkaline phosphatase (AP; EC 3.1.3.1) from hydatid cyst membranes are described. After n-butanol extraction, the parasite enzyme was sequentially purified by affinity chromatography on concanavalin A-sepharose

Postoperative bile leakage (BL) is a major complication of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE). The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors for BL and to establish a simple scoring system for predicting BL.A total of 152 patients with HAE were included in the study between May 2004

METHODS A 65-year-old woman was hospitalized with suspected cholelithiasis. The only contributory item in the history was jaundice of uncertain cause 15 years previously. Physical examination elicited pain in the right upper abdomen on deep palpation. METHODS Alkaline phosphatase and gamma-GT

OBJECTIVE To determine the outcome of patients with biliary fistula (BF) after treatment for hydatid disease of the liver. METHODS Between January 2000 and December 2010, out of 301 patients with a diagnosis of hydatid cyst of the liver, 282 patients who underwent treatment [either surgery or

BACKGROUND Hepatic hydatid cysts are common disorders in Turkey. Although most patients are treated by percutaneous drainage, some cases require operative intervention. Biliary fistula is a major complication of hydatid cyst operations. The purpose of this study is to identify preoperative

OBJECTIVE The prediction of an intrabiliary rupture of a hepatic hydatid cyst using associated clinical factors is important for early diagnosis and proper management. METHODS Case series of patients with hepatic hydatid cysts treated between January 1, 1992, and January 1, 2000, in a single

We present the case of a 63 year male patient, natural from Lima. He has been in a cattle zone seven years ago. His illness had an insidious start and a progressive course; from a month ago he had malaise associated with nausea, abdominal distention and occasional vomiting; denies weight loss. In

Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is caused by the metacestode stage of the fox tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis. The disease affects the human liver and occasionally other organs and is fatal if treatment is unsuccessful. The present chemotherapy of AE is based on the administration of benzimidazole

BACKGROUND Most hydatid cysts with calcified walls are biologically and clinically silent and inactive. Transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) plays a critical role in the calcification process of cells. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of modulating TGF-β1 signaling on the

An immunoassay (double-antibody-sandwich-ELISA) was developed to detect circulating antigens (CAg) in patients with cystic (Echinococcus granulosus) echinococcosis. Echinococcus antigens derived from heterologous intermediate hosts were used to immunize rabbits and to purify the rabbit-IgG-fraction

UNASSIGNED Most centres offer laparoscopic treatment for liver hydatid cyst (LHC). There have been concerns about the management of intra-peritoneal spillage, bleeding, and cystobiliary communication (CBC) during laparoscopic surgery for LHC. CBC can exist in 13%-37% of cases of LHC. No randomised