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Economic Effect of Confiscation of Cattle Viscera Infected with Cystic Echinococcosis, Huancayo Province, Peru

Authors :
Cesar M. Gavidia
Carmen A. Arias
Stephanie Balcázar-Nakamatsu
Alejandro P. Rodríguez
Karen A. Alroy
J. Raúl Lucas
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 25, Iss 12, Pp 2278-2280 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

We report cystic echinococcosis (CE) prevalence in Huancayo Province, Peru, and the associated economic effect of bovine organ condemnation. CE prevalence during the 16-month study period was 42.8% and caused $14,595 in economic losses. CE threatens food security in the region by reducing farmers’ income and viscera supply in markets.

Details

ISSN :
10806059
Volume :
25
Issue :
12
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....861ec57c69775a68c1aad99ec64d3144