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The echinococcoses in Asia: The present situation.
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Acta tropica [Acta Trop] 2017 Dec; Vol. 176, pp. 11-21. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jul 17. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Human alveolar and cystic echinococcosis, caused by the accidental ingestion of eggs of the tapeworms Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, respectively, are endemic in Asia. Various Echinococcus species are maintained in domesticated and/or wild mammals through predator-prey interactions. Molecular analysis is used to help differentiate infecting parasite species and genotypes, with the goal of better understanding parasite life cycles in order to aid in the planning and implementation of control programs. This paper discusses the various echinococcoses in Asia, with limited reference to neighboring areas, including parts of Central Asia, Russia, Europe and North America.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-6254
- Volume :
- 176
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Acta tropica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28728830
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.07.013