Article
[Hydatid cyst sampling by FTA Card method for characterizing Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in Algeria. Preliminary results].
Medecine tropicale et sante internationale - 30 Sept 2023
Benchikh El Fegoun Mohammed Chérif, Umhang Gérald, Boué Franck, Kohil Karima, Babelhadj Baaissa, Rabhi Saoussene, Slimani Rahma, Messaoudi Nazim, Aguezlane Abdelaziz, Zouikri Abdelaziz
Abstract excerpt
Introduction and objectives: Cystic echinococcosis is highly endemic in Algeria and constitutes a major socio-economic problem. Typing the species of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato complex circulating in cattle requires the use of a hydatid cyst sampling method adapted to difficult field conditions (high heat and humidity, long transport time). The FTA Card method currently constitutes an effective means...
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