Echinococcus canadensis G8 Tapeworm Infection in a Sheep, China, 2018

Abstract

We report a sheep infected with Echinococcus canadensis G8 tapeworm in China in 2018. This pathogen was previously detected in moose, elk, muskox, and mule deer in Europe and North America; our findings suggest a wider host range and geographic distribution. Surveillance for the G8 tapeworm should be conducted in China.

Keywords

• cystic echinococcosis
• Echinococcus canadensis
• parasites
• G8 tapeworm
• tapeworm
• nad1