The WHO Informal Working Group on Echinococcosis. Coordinating Board of the WHO-IWGE.

摘要: Abstract WHO Informal Working Groups on Echinococcosis were founded in 1985 and for 10 years, under the leadership of Prof. J. Eckert (Zurich, Switzerland), they contributed much to facilitate exchanges between interested scientists working their respective areas. In 1995, Veterinary Public Health Unit, at WHO, decided modify functioning transform them into a single Group. The Group brings together all involved research whatever specialty, field interest, or type studied. aim is establish international networks relevant, up-to-date and/or important problems basis i) cooperation, ii) high scientific standards, iii) accurate methodology. A Coordinator designated by has 4-year term. He/she assisted Coordinating Board. This board also proposed term, so that it can be regularly renewed. It, thus, will give an opportunity closer association with life many scientists; coordinator next term chosen from among participants continuity action ensured. current deal with: "Standardization ultra-sound classification hydatid cysts" (coordinator: C. Mcpherson); "Long-term follow-up patients treated PAIR" Filice); staging/classification Alveolar Echinococcosis" P. Kern); "Vaccination sheep prevention Echinococcosis: pilot trials" M. Lightowlers); immunological tools detection Echinococcus coproantigens carnivores" P.S. Craig); "Educational material prevention/control" L. Garcia); "Methodology evaluation economical cost G. Battelli). Two new are activated beginning 1997: chemotherapy cystic echinococcosis" (coordinators: T. Todorov, A. Teggi), "Natural history small Z. Pawlowski). People participating these wanting create network, send name, description team, part plan take network. All proposals submitted Board Dr Meslin (WHO "Research promotion zoonotic disease surveillance control" team). If work undertaken network leads proposal classification/standardization, formal approval WHO. It must understood everyone, however, neither nor any financial support networks; however help advising about other sources funding, organizing meetings given subjects. conclusion, continue play major role information exchange stimulating public interest field. does not exclude active group scientist but tries integrate previously defined. 1995-1999 period Dominique Vuitton, Collaborating Center Prevention Control Human Echinococcosis, University Hospital, F-25030 Besancon, France (Tel. xx33 3 81665572, Fax 81665570).