Unusual localization and presentation of non-visceral hydatid cysts: review article

Echinococcosis is a major parasitic zoonosis of public health importance worldwide. This is particularly true in sheep-raising countries including Egypt. Therefore, it is very important to identify the significant risk factors of the diseases by reviewing studies done in the region in the past decade to help policy makers design appropriate control strategies

up-to-date review on the taxonomy and immunobiology of the genus cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidiosis caused by a coccidian parasite belonging to the genus Cryptosporidium is now recognized as an important cause of gastroenteritis and diarrhea in a number of mammalian hosts including man, especially in immunocompromised patients. The progressively increasing rates of infection with cryptosporidiosis in Egypt is noticeable and alarming. The present review, therefore, brings up recent information on the taxonomy, life cycle and immunobiology of different species of this parasite in a trial to enrich the knowledge on this dangerous protozoan invader