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. 2008 Jan;14(1):161-4.
doi: 10.3201/eid1401.061529.

Emerging angiostrongyliasis in Mainland China

Shan Lv  1 , Yi Zhang, Peter Steinmann, Xiao-Nong Zhou
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Emerging angiostrongyliasis in Mainland China

Shan Lv et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 Jan.

Abstract

Our review of angiostrongyliasis in China found that the disease is emerging as a result of changes in food consumption habits and long-distance transportation of food. Enhanced understanding of angiostrongyliasis epidemiology, increased public awareness about the risks associated with eating raw food, and enhanced food safety measures are needed.

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Provinces in People’s Republic of China where cases of angiostrongyliasis has been reported and locations where outbreaks occurred. Province names: 1, Yunnan; 2, Guangxi; 3, Hainan; 4, Guangdong; 5, Fujian; 6, Zhejiang; 7, Jiangsu; 8, Beijing; 9, Tianjing; 10, Liaoning; 11, Heilongjiang.
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