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Differences in clinical aspects of human cystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto and the G6 genotype in Neuquén, Argentina.
Parasitology - 1 Jun 2023
Debiaggi María Florencia, Alvarez Rojas Cristian A, Lazzarini Lorena Evelina, Calfunao Daniel, Titanti Paola, Calanni Liliana, Iacono Marisa, Soriano Silvia Viviana, Deplazes Peter, Pierangeli Nora Beatriz
Abstract excerpt
Most human cystic echinococcosis (CE) cases worldwide are attributed to Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (s.s), followed by the G6 and G7 genotypes. While E. granulosus s.s. has a cosmopolitan distribution, the G6 genotype is restricted to areas where camels and goats are present. Goats are the primary livestock in the Neuquén province in Argentina where the G6 genotype has been reported to be responsible...
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