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Cystic echinococcosis in Jordan: A review of causative species, previous studies, serological and radiological diagnosis.
Acta tropica - 1 Mar 2018
Hijjawi Nawal S, Al-Radaideh Ali M, Rababah Eman M, Al-Qaoud Khaled M, Bani-Hani Kamal E
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis (CE)/hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease which occur in human and herbivore animals as a result of infection with the larval stage of the taeniid cestode Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.). In human, CE is a serious public health concern in many parts of the world including Jordan. The present review will cover CE causative agent: E. granulosus species/genotypes; life cycle of E....
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