Human Cystic Echinococcosis: Old Problems and New Perspectives

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread chronic endemic helminthic disease caused by infection with metacestodes of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. CE affects humans and has a worldwide prevalence of approximately six million. In this review, we discuss current findings in diagnosis and cli...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Siracusano, Antonella Teggi, Elena Ortona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/474368
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