[Importance of epidemiology and control of the fox tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis, in Germany].
A review is given on the epidemiology and control of Echinococcus multilocularis with emphasis on the particular situation in Germany. Recent studies have demonstrated a comparatively frequent general occurrence of the parasite in fox populations in Germany apart from the traditional endemic areas in the Southwest. Final conclusions concerning a putative spread of the parasite from the highly endemic areas in the Southwest of Germany to the North and the East can not be drawn to date due to a lack of data. New and traditional diagnostic tools, as well as prophylactic and therapeutic measures are discussed.
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Institut für Parasitologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover.
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D000835:Animals, Wild; D002415:Cats; D002648:Child; D004285:Dogs; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D005589:Foxes / Q000469:parasitology*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice