Serological evidence for human cystic echinococcosis in Slovenia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is caused by the larva of tapeworm <it>Echinococcus granulosus</it>. Dogs and other canids are the primary definitive hosts for this parasite. CE may develop after accidental ingestion of tapewo...

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Main Authors: Kotar Tadeja, Soba Barbara, Logar Jernej
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/8/63