Critical analysis of cystic echinococcosis control programs and praziquantel use in South America, 1974-2010 Análisis crítico de los programas de control de la equinococosis quística y uso del prazicuantel en América del Sur, 1974-2010

Critical analysis of cystic echinococcosis control programs and praziquantel use in South America, 1974-2010 Análisis crítico de los programas de control de la equinococosis quística y uso del prazicuantel en América del Sur, 1974-2010

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most prevalent zoonoses in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. Control programs in South America were originally modeled after programs developed in insular territories, such as Tasmania and New Zealand. The advent and proven effectiveness of praziqu...

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Main Authors: Edmundo Larrieu, Fabian Zanini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan American Health Organization 2012-01-01
Series:Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Subjects:
equinococosis
control de enfermedades transmisibles
praziquantel
vigilancia epidemiológica
América del Sur
echinococcosis
communicable disease control
epidemiologic surveillance
South America
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