EPIDEMIOLOGY ACID CONTROL OF THE FOX TAPE WORM, ECHINOCOCCUS-MULTILOCULARIS, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ACTUAL SITUATION IN GERMANY

A review is given on the epidemiology and control of Echinococcus mult ilocularis with emphasis on the particular situation in Germany. Recen t studies have demonstrated a comparatively frequent general occurrenc e of the parasite in fox populations in Germany apart from the traditi onal endemic areas in the Southwest. Final conclusions concerning a pu tative spread of the parasite from the highly endemic areas in the Sou thwest of Germany to the North and the East can not be drawn to date d ue to a lack of data. New and traditional diagnostic tools, as well as prophylactic and therapeutic measures are discussed.