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Echinococcus granulosus genotypes circulating in alpacas (Lama pacos) and pigs (Sus scrofa) from an endemic region in Peru.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Mar 2012
Sánchez Elizabeth, Cáceres Omar, Náquira César, Miranda Eduardo, Samudio Franklyn, Fernandes Octavio
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The identification of the genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus present in livestock and wild animals within regions endemic for cystic echinococcosis (CE) is epidemiologically important. Individual strains display different biological characteristics that contribute to outbreaks of CE and that must be taken into account in the design of intervention programs. In this study, samples of hydatid cysts due to E....
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