Combining information from surveys of several species to estimate the probability of freedom from <it>Echinococcus multilocularis </it>in Sweden, Finland and mainland Norway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The fox tapeworm <it>Echinococcus multilocularis </it>has foxes and other canids as definitive host and rodents as intermediate hosts. However, most mammals can be accidental intermediate hosts and the larval stage may ca...

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Main Authors: Hjertqvist Marika, Wallensten Anders, Cedersmyg Maria, Christensson Dan, Hallgren Gunilla, Isomursu Marja, Wahlström Helene, Davidson Rebecca K, Uhlhorn Henrik, Hopp Petter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/9