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Genetic characterization of human hydatid cysts shows coinfection by Echinococcus canadensis G7 and Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto G1 in Argentina.
Parasitology research - 1 Sept 2017
Debiaggi María Florencia, Soriano Silvia Viviana, Pierangeli Nora Beatriz, Lazzarini Lorena Evelina, Pianciola Luis Alfredo, Mazzeo Melina Leonor, Moguillansky Sergio, Farjat Juan Angel Basualdo
Abstract excerpt
Human cystic echinococcosis caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is a highly endemic disease in the province of Neuquén, Patagonia, Argentina. Human infections with E. granulosus sensu stricto (s.s.) G1 and Echinococcus canadensis G6 were reported in Neuquén in previous studies, whereas four genotypes were identified in livestock: G1, G3, G6, and G7. The aim of this study was to...
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