echinococcosis and agents thereof

Echinococcosis represents a hazard for humans.

Mortality in such cases is high and its cause, because of frequently clinically inaparent echinococcosis is unfortunately found out not earlier but by the pathologist.

Although echinococcosis in Slovenia is relatively rare in differential diagnosis of etiologicaly unexplained systemic allergic reactions a possible secret parasitic disease should be considered.

(a) the term `Q-fever` is inserted after the term `Echinococcosis` ;

Clinical picture compatible with echinococcosis, which may produce any of several clinical syndromes, varying with cyst size and location.

For a transitional period of five years starting from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, those Member States which have special rules for the control of echinococcosis and ticks on the date on which this Regulation comes into force may make the entry of pet animals into their territory subject to compliance with those requirements.

the term "Q-fever" is inserted after the term "Echinococcosis";

As Echinococcosis is a notifiable disease to the OIE, specific guidelines on the treatment and follow-up, and on the safeguard of persons, need to be obtained from the relevant competent authority.

As Echinococcosis is a notifiable disease to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), specific guidelines on the treatment and follow-up, and on the safeguard of persons, need to be obtained from the relevant competent authority.