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Molecular update on cystic echinococcosis in cattle and water buffaloes of southern Italy.
Zoonoses and public health - 1 Jan 2008
Rinaldi L, Maurelli M P, Capuano F, Perugini A G, Veneziano V, Cringoli S
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis (CE)--caused by the larval stage (hydatid cyst) of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus--is one of the most widespread zoonoses of veterinary and medical importance. Molecular techniques have allowed the identification of 10 different genotypes (G1-G10) of the parasite. The present paper is an update regarding the E. granulosus genotypes infecting water buffaloes and cattle bred in the...
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