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Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto and E. canadensis are distributed in livestock of highly endemic area in the Peruvian highlands.
Acta tropica - 1 Jan 2022
Sanchez Leny, Mayta Holger, Jara Luis M, Verástegui Manuela, Gilman Robert H, Gómez-Puerta Luis A, Gavidia Cesar M
Abstract excerpt
The prevalence of cystic echinococcosis is high in many livestock areas of Peru, where intermediate hosts such as sheep, cattle, and South American camelids can be infected. Several species of E. granulosus have been described in relation to its genetic diversity and distribution. The aim of this study was to determine the species of E. granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) metacestodes collected from sheep, cattle, swine...
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