New Insight: The Burden of an NTD in Europe
A recent systematic review in The Lancet Infectious Diseases significantly highlights the often-unrecognized burden of alveolar echinococcosis, a neglected parasitic infectious disease (NTD), across Europe.
Coordinated by the EURL-PH-HP at the ISS, this multicentre study analyzed 4,207 human cases from 1997-2023. It identified the Alpine and Baltic countries as current epicenters (2021-2023 trends). The findings are crucial for informing One Health surveillance planning for Echinococcus multilocularis in both animals and humans, underscoring the need for greater attention to NTDs within Europe.
Access the full article for free for 50 days: Download the Article
