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Human cystic echinococcosis in Turkey: a preliminary study on DNA polymorphisms of hydatid cysts removed from confirmed patients.
Parasitology research - 1 Apr 2018
Orsten Serra, Boufana Belgees, Ciftci Turkmen, Akinci Devrim, Karaagaoglu Ergun, Ozkuyumcu Cumhur, Casulli Adriano, Akhan Okan
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis caused by the larval stages of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato s.l is endemic in Turkey with a high public health impact particularly in rural areas. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic variation and population structure of E. granulosus s.s using metacestode isolates removed from surgically confirmed patients originating from several regions in Turkey and to investigate...
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