Human Cystic Echinococcosis in Zanjan Area Northwest Iran: A Retrospective Hospital Based Survey between 2007 and 2013

摘要

Background:Hydatidosis is the most important zoonotic disease that causes significant economic losses and public health problems worldwide. This study was conducted to evaluate retrospectively 136 patients diagnosed with hydatid cyst disease at two university medical centers between 2007 and 2013 in in Zanjan area, northwest Iran.