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. 1997 Sep 15;67(1-2):113-24.
doi: 10.1016/s0001-706x(97)00049-1.

Public health importance of cystic echinococcosis in Latin America

P Arambulo 3rd  1
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Public health importance of cystic echinococcosis in Latin America

P Arambulo 3rd. Acta Trop. .

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  • Acta Trop 1998 May;69(2):175

Abstract

Human cystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by larval Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonosis of major public health importance throughout Latin America. The Andean and South Cone regions have been recognized as endemic areas of cystic echinococcosis. This paper reviews prevalence in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil and Peru.

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