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Using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis, we established quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays based on circulating liver-specific abmiRNAs and their combinations, and further validated these assays using blinded serum samples from infected mice and patients.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Three abmiRNAs were identified as being  predominantly expressed in the liver: miR-192-5p, miR-122-5p and miR-21a-5p. While these three abmiRNAs are upregulated in liver cancer and hepatitis virus infections, we found that all circulating abmiRNAs were significantly and gradually downregulated as the\n                      <jats:italic>Emultilocularis<\/jats:italic>\n                      infection progressed; however, they were rapidly upregulated following anthelmintic treatment. The qPCR assays targeting these circulating abmiRNAs and their combinations showed high sensitivity and specificity. Individual circulating abmiRNAs and their combinations accurately distinguished infections in both mice (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200950) and humans (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009117), with the combination of miR-192-5p and miR-122-5p being particularly effective in distinguishing infections. 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