Hydatid cyst is the larval stage of dog tape worm Echinococcus granulosus. Protoscolices
are parasite larvae that develop into adult worms in the final host intestine. During surgical …

Human cystic and alveolar echinococcosis are helmintic zoonotic diseases caused by
infections with the larval stages of the cestode parasites Echinococcus granulosus and E …

Cystic echinococcosis (hydatid cyst, CE) as a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by the
larval stage of the dog tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus is still an important economic …

Surgery remains the preferred treatment for hydatid cyst (cystic echinococcosis, CE). Various
scolicidal agents have been used for inactivation of protoscolices during surgery, but most of …

Background The aim of the present study was to assess in vitro protoscolicidal effects of
curcumin nanoemulsion (CUR-NE) against protoscoleces of cystic echinococcosis …

Abstract Zataria multiflora Boiss (Lamiaceae) commonly grows in Iran is a popular medicinal
plant with various pharmacological activities mentioned in traditional Iranian medicine and …

Treatment of hydatid disease is mainly surgical, with medical treatment being reserved as a
coadjuvant treatment. Use of effective scolicidal agents during surgery of cystic …

Objective (s): There are several scolicidal agents for inactivation of hydatid cyst
protoscolices during surgery, but most of them are associated with adverse side effects such …

At present, various scolicidal agents have been used for inactivation of protoscoleces during
hydatid cyst surgery, however, they are associated with serious adverse side effects …

In the surgical history of hepatic hydatid disease, multiple scolicidal agents have been used
for sterilization of the cyst contents. However, none of these agents can be safely used …