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Molecular characterization of Echinococcus granulosus cysts in north Indian patients: identification of G1, G3, G5 and G6 genotypes.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2013
Sharma Monika, Sehgal Rakesh, Fomda Bashir Ahmad, Malhotra Anil, Malla Nancy
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BACKGROUND: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by the Echinococcus granulosus, is a major public health problem worldwide, including India. The different genotypes of E. granulosus responsible for human hydatidosis have been reported from endemic areas throughout the world. However, the genetic characterization of E. granulosus infecting the human population in India is lacking. The aim of study was to ascertain...
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