Peter Deplazes

24.9k total citations · 4 hit papers
350 papers, 18.5k citations indexed

About

Peter Deplazes is a scholar working on Parasitology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Peter Deplazes has authored 350 papers receiving a total of 18.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 195 papers in Parasitology, 190 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 120 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Peter Deplazes's work include Parasitic infections in humans and animals (190 papers), Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics (154 papers) and Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery (119 papers). Peter Deplazes is often cited by papers focused on Parasitic infections in humans and animals (190 papers), Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics (154 papers) and Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery (119 papers). Peter Deplazes collaborates with scholars based in Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Peter Deplazes's co-authors include J. Eckert, Paul R. Torgerson, Alexander Mathis, Daniel Hegglin, Manuela Schnyder, Sandra Gloor, Bruno Gottstein, Christine M. Budke, Felix Grimm and Thomas Romig and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Biological Chemistry, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

In The Last Decade

Peter Deplazes

346 papers receiving 17.9k citations

Hit Papers

Biological, Epidemiologic... 2004 2026 2011 2018 2004 2017 2006 2017 400 800 1.2k
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Biological, Epidemiological, and Clinical Aspects of Echinococcosis, a Zoonosis of Increasing Concern
    2004 1.4k citations J. Eckert, Peter Deplazes profile →
  2. Global Distribution of Alveolar and Cystic Echinococcosis
    2017 712 citations Peter Deplazes, Cristian A. Álvarez Rojas et al. profile →
  3. Global Socioeconomic Impact of Cystic Echinococcosis
    2006 675 citations Peter Deplazes et al. profile →
  4. Ecology and Life Cycle Patterns of Echinococcus Species
    2017 314 citations Thomas Romig, Peter Deplazes et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Peter Deplazes 10.2k 9.7k 7.2k 5.4k 3.7k 350 18.5k
Bruno Gottstein 7.7k 0.8× 9.9k 1.0× 4.8k 0.7× 2.6k 0.5× 2.8k 0.8× 383 14.6k
Pierre Dorny 4.8k 0.5× 5.3k 0.5× 3.0k 0.4× 2.7k 0.5× 1.4k 0.4× 396 10.7k
Peter M. Schantz 7.5k 0.7× 6.8k 0.7× 5.2k 0.7× 2.2k 0.4× 2.3k 0.6× 168 11.4k
J. Eckert 6.7k 0.7× 4.9k 0.5× 4.8k 0.7× 2.2k 0.4× 1.4k 0.4× 192 9.0k
R.C.A. Thompson 2.7k 0.3× 6.9k 0.7× 1.7k 0.2× 1.4k 0.3× 3.7k 1.0× 148 8.9k
Minoru Nakao 4.4k 0.4× 4.2k 0.4× 3.0k 0.4× 2.1k 0.4× 1.2k 0.3× 185 6.4k
Giuseppe Cringoli 1.2k 0.1× 5.1k 0.5× 877 0.1× 3.3k 0.6× 2.2k 0.6× 284 8.7k
Akira Ito 7.9k 0.8× 5.3k 0.5× 5.6k 0.8× 2.5k 0.5× 1.1k 0.3× 293 9.5k
Alexander Mathis 1.7k 0.2× 3.3k 0.3× 1.1k 0.2× 999 0.2× 1.6k 0.4× 133 6.0k
Marshall W. Lightowlers 5.9k 0.6× 4.9k 0.5× 3.8k 0.5× 1.6k 0.3× 977 0.3× 207 7.8k

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All Works

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Hegglin, Daniel, Maja Ruetten, Norbert Müller, et al.. (2023). High prevalence rates of Toxoplasma gondii in cat-hunted small mammals - Evidence for parasite induced behavioural manipulation in the natural environment?. International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife. 20. 108–116. 8 indexed citations
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Kovářová, Zuzana, Pavla Bartošová‐Sojková, Petr Pachl, et al.. (2023). An evolutionary molecular adaptation of an unusual stefin from the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica redefines the cystatin superfamily. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 299(3). 102970–102970. 4 indexed citations
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Gürler, Ali Tümay, Cenk Soner BÖLÜKBAŞ, Aytaç Akçay, et al.. (2023). Investigating intermediate hosts of Echinococcus multilocularis throughout Turkey: Focus on voles. Zoonoses and Public Health. 70(4). 352–360. 4 indexed citations
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Deibel, Ansgar, Daniel Stocker, Lars Husmann, et al.. (2022). Evaluation of a structured treatment discontinuation in patients with inoperable alveolar echinococcosis on long-term benzimidazole therapy: A retrospective cohort study. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 16(1). e0010146–e0010146. 13 indexed citations
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Deplazes, Peter, et al.. (2022). Morphological description and multilocus genotyping of Onchocerca spp. in red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Switzerland. International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife. 19. 273–284. 3 indexed citations
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Deibel, Ansgar, Lars Husmann, Felix Grimm, et al.. (2022). Characteristics and Clinical Course of Alveolar Echinococcosis in Patients with Immunosuppression-Associated Conditions: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Pathogens. 11(4). 441–441. 7 indexed citations
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Martínez, E., et al.. (2021). Past and present of cystic echinococcosis in Bolivia. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 15(6). e0009426–e0009426. 8 indexed citations
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Rostaher, Ana, Sabrina Rodríguez, Peter Deplazes, et al.. (2021). Atopic dermatitis in West Highland white terriers – Part III: early life peripheral blood regulatory T cells are reduced in atopic dermatitis. Veterinary Dermatology. 32(3). 239–239. 5 indexed citations
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Basso, Walter, et al.. (2020). Sarcocystis infection in red deer (Cervus elaphus) with eosinophilic myositis/fasciitis in Switzerland and involvement of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and hunting dogs in the transmission. International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife. 13. 130–141. 26 indexed citations
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Gottstein, Bruno, et al.. (2019). Detection of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in oral fluid from pigs. International Journal for Parasitology. 50(5). 349–355. 12 indexed citations
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Fischer, Nina, et al.. (2018). A Toxocara canis infection influences the immune response to house dust mite allergens in dogs. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 202. 11–17. 9 indexed citations
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Deplazes, Peter, et al.. (2014). Epidemiology of the eye worm Thelazia callipaeda in cats from southern Switzerland. Veterinary Parasitology. 203(3-4). 287–293. 22 indexed citations
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Fischer, Claude, Leslie A. Reperant, J.‐M. Weber, Daniel Hegglin, & Peter Deplazes. (2005). Echinococcus multilocularisinfections of rural, residential and urban foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. Parasite. 12(4). 339–346. 53 indexed citations
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Eckert, J. & Peter Deplazes. (2001). Immunological and molecular techniques for diagnosing the Echinococcus multilocularis infection in definitive and intermediate hosts. Acta Parasitologica. 46(1). 10 indexed citations
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Deplazes, Peter, et al.. (1998). [Is dirofilariasis in dogs spreading in south Switzerland?].. PubMed. 140(6). 255–60. 16 indexed citations
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Gottstein, Bruno, Peter Deplazes, J. Eckert, et al.. (1991). Serological (Em2‐ELISA) and Parasitological Examinations of Fox Populations for Echinococcus multilocularis Infections. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B. 38(1-10). 161–168. 28 indexed citations
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Deplazes, Peter, et al.. (1988). [Clinical and serological diagnosis of ehrlichiosis in dogs in Switzerland].. PubMed. 130(7). 357–67. 6 indexed citations

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