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Epidemiology of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato in the Greater Horn of Africa: A systematic review.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2024
Aregawi Weldegebrial G, Levecke Bruno, Ashenafi Hagos, Byaruhanga Charles, Kebede Nigatu, Mulinge Erastus, Wassermann Marion, Romig Thomas, Dorny Pierre, Dermauw Veronique
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BACKGROUND: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected zoonotic disease that is caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.), the life cycle of which involves multiple hosts. We conducted a systematic review (SR) on E. granulosus s.l. in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), to provide a picture of its recent epidemiology across all hosts. METHODS: For this SR, conducted in accordance with the Preferred...
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