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Echinococcus ortleppi and Echinococcus canadensis G6/7 affect domestic animals in western Zambia.
Acta tropica - 1 Nov 2020
Banda Fredrick, Sikasunge Chummy, Addy Francis, Wassermann Marion, Mackenstedt Ute, Kern Peter, Daugschies Arwid, Mulinge Erastus, Romig Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is endemic in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. In contrast to the eastern part of the continent, very little data exists on the current disease situation in southern Africa including Zambia. This study determined frequency and species identity of Echinococcus spp. circulating in livestock and dogs in the Western Province of Zambia. Cysts were collected in slaughterhouses at meat...
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