First case of Trichinosis caused by consumption of undercooked horse meat in Argentina
Background: Trichinellosis is a helminthic infection, which has a wide geographical distribution. It is acquired by ingestion of raw or undercooked meat infected with Trichinella spp.Methodology: The present work communicates an unusual cause of human trichinosis acquired by eating horse meat which...
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Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2007-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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Online Access: | http://www.oloep.org/jidc/content.asp?id=1066 |