Genetic diversity of the cestode Echinococcus multilocularis in red foxes at a continental scale in Europe.
Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a severe helminth disease affecting humans, which is caused by the fox tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis. AE represents a serious public health issue in larger regions of China, Siberia, and other regions in Asia. In Europe, a significant increase in prevalence sin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2009-06-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2685985?pdf=render |