Echinococcus multilocularis in North America: the great unknown

Over the last decade, studies have begun to shed light on the distribution and genetic characterization of Echinococcus multilocularis, the causative agent of alveolar echinococcosis (AE), in North America. Recent findings indicate that the parasite is likely expanding its range in the central regio...

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Main Authors: Massolo Alessandro, Liccioli Stefano, Budke Christine, Klein Claudia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2014-01-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2014069