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Characterization of the B-Cell Epitopes of Echinococcus granulosus Histones H4 and H2A Recognized by Sera From Patients With Liver Cysts.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2022
Maglioco Andrea, Agüero Facundo A, Valacco María Pía, Valdez Alejandra Juárez, Paulino Margot, Fuchs Alicia G
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease worldwide distributed, caused by the cestode Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (E. granulosus), with an incidence rate of 50/100,000 person/year and a high prevalence in humans of 5-10%. Serology has variable sensitivity and specificity and low predictive values. Antigens used are from the hydatid fluid and recombinant antigens have not demonstrated superiority...
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