Cystic echinococcosis in wild boars (Sus scrofa) from southern Italy: Epidemiological survey and molecular characterization

Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is one of the most important parasitic zoonotic diseases in the world and it represents an important public health and socio-economic concern. In the Mediterranean basin, CE is widespread and it is endemic in Italy, with...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Sgroi, Antonio Varcasia, Giorgia Dessi, Nicola D'Alessio, Claudia Tamponi, Urmas Saarma, Teivi Laurimäe, Liina Kinkar, Mario Santoro, Vincenzo Caputo, Paolo Sarnelli, Giovanna Fusco, Paolo Varuzza, Alessandro Fioretti, Antonio Scala, Vincenzo Veneziano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224419300252