Reemergence of Echinococcus granulosus Infections after 2004 Termination of Control Program in Magallanes Region, Chile

After termination of a control program in 2004, Echinococcus granulosus infections have reemerged in Magallanes Region, Chile. Prevalence in sheep >2 years of age in 2023 resembled levels observed at the start of the program. Resurgence underscores the need for continued surveillance, particular...

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Main Authors: Cristian A. Alvarez Rojas, Juan Francisco Alvarez
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Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/2/24-0980_article
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description After termination of a control program in 2004, Echinococcus granulosus infections have reemerged in Magallanes Region, Chile. Prevalence in sheep >2 years of age in 2023 resembled levels observed at the start of the program. Resurgence underscores the need for continued surveillance, particularly in younger sheep, to monitor recent transmission trends.
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spellingShingle Cristian A. Alvarez Rojas
Juan Francisco Alvarez
Reemergence of Echinococcus granulosus Infections after 2004 Termination of Control Program in Magallanes Region, Chile
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Echinococcus granulosus
cystic echinococcosis
echinococcosis
cestodes
tapeworms
control program
title Reemergence of Echinococcus granulosus Infections after 2004 Termination of Control Program in Magallanes Region, Chile
title_full Reemergence of Echinococcus granulosus Infections after 2004 Termination of Control Program in Magallanes Region, Chile
title_fullStr Reemergence of Echinococcus granulosus Infections after 2004 Termination of Control Program in Magallanes Region, Chile
title_full_unstemmed Reemergence of Echinococcus granulosus Infections after 2004 Termination of Control Program in Magallanes Region, Chile
title_short Reemergence of Echinococcus granulosus Infections after 2004 Termination of Control Program in Magallanes Region, Chile
title_sort reemergence of echinococcus granulosus infections after 2004 termination of control program in magallanes region chile
topic Echinococcus granulosus
cystic echinococcosis
echinococcosis
cestodes
tapeworms
control program
url https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/2/24-0980_article
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