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Global distribution and definitive host range of Echinococcus species and genotypes: A systematic review.
Veterinary parasitology - 1 Oct 2024
Ali Rehman, Nazeer Shahid, Elahi Malik Muhammad Sohail, Idu Emmanuel Gideon, Zhang Hongteng, Mahmoudvand Hossein, Khan Shahid Niaz, Yang Jun
Abstract excerpt
Echinococcus species (spp.) are regarded as neglected cestodes causing several potential zoonoses of global public health. This systematic review critically appraises the worldwide distribution of Echinococcus spp. and genotypes (Echinococcus spp.: recognized species in the genus; genotypes: variants identified within E. granulosus sensu lato.) in definitive hosts. We analyzed 82 studies from major databases,...
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