Liver fibrosis is characterized by the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix components, leading to scarring and impaired liver function. Traditionally linked to viral infections, alcohol ...

This lab covers Echinococcus, Toxoplasma gondii, Trichinella, and Plasmodium. If there is an EU-level need related to other parasites of public health relevance such as Cryptosporidium ...

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the infection of Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus) larva. Currently, blocking the pathogenic cycle chain through immunoprophylaxis has ...

Environment Canada is forecasting a chance of flurries this morning in Peterborough. The daytime high is expected to reach -1 C. There’s a 40 per cent chance of precipitation.

Echinococcus multilocularis (E. multilocularis) is a parasitic infection targetting wild and domestic canids that can be transmitted to humans through exposure to infected animal feces ...

Peterborough’s first case of Echinococcus multilocularis was diagnosed in a dog in the last month. Echinococcus multilocularis is a form of tapeworm, which is most often found in rodents and ...

In such cases, the cyst can sometimes be detected by palpation (light touch) during a physical exam. If parasitic infection ...