A scoping review on control strategies for Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato .
Tania De la Cruz-SaldañaJavier A BustosMaria P Requena-HerreraNelson Martinez-MerizaldeLizzie Ortiz-CamAna Lucía CáceresCarolina GuzmanCesar M GavidiaCesar Ugarte-GilRicardo Castillo-NeyraPublished in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2024)
. This parasite can be found in specific areas on all continents, especially in poverty-stricken regions, increasing costs and losses. Some countries have achieved control, but most are still in the process. Our review provides a clear picture of what we currently know about these control strategies and points out where more research is needed. It highlights how the findings can improve control practices by showing what works best and address practical challenges. The review also identifies gaps in current knowledge and suggests that comparing different control methods could help find the most effective and cost-efficient solutions. Key areas needing attention include increasing support and funding for echinococcosis, as the disease is often overlooked. More research from different fields is needed to better understand and manage the disease's complexities. Better and ongoing surveillance is crucial for maintaining effective control strategies. Finally, comprehensive reviews that bring together findings from different studies are needed to identify what works best and improve and combine future control efforts.