Findings of a community screening programme for human cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic area
Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis caused by infection with the larval stages of the taeniid cestodes of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. It is prevalent among transhumant communities in East Africa, including those residing in northern Kenya. The movement of livestock f...
Main Authors: | Titus Mutwiri, Japhet Magambo, Eberhard Zeyhle, Anne W. T. Muigai, Lorren Alumasa, Fredrick Amanya, Eric M. Fèvre, Laura C. Falzon |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2022-01-01
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Series: | PLOS Global Public Health |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10022381/?tool=EBI |
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