'Fight the parasite': raising awareness of cystic echinococcosis in primary school children in endemic countries

'Fight the parasite': raising awareness of cystic echinococcosis in primary school children in endemic countries

Abstract Background Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread zoonosis and a significant economic concern and cause of morbidity in humans. A scarcity of education on the sources of CE infection and containment measures is considered to be a key factor responsible for persistent transmission within...

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Main Authors: Francesca Porcu, Cinzia Cantacessi, Giorgia Dessì, Maria Francesca Sini, Fahad Ahmed, Lia Cavallo, Francesca Nonnis, Katherine Gibson, Cecilia Varcasia, Gaelle Joanny, Antonio Scala, Claudia Tamponi, Antonio Varcasia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Cystic echinococcosis
Echinococcus granulosus
Health communication
Public engagement
Edutainment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05575-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05575-2

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