Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to cystic echinococcosis endemicity in Pakistan
Abstract Background Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a human and animal health problem in many endemic areas worldwide. It is considered a neglected zoonotic disease caused by the larval form (hydatid cyst) of Echinococcus spp. tapeworm. There are limited studies on echinococcosis in Pakistan. Methods...
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Main Authors: | Aisha Khan (Author), Kashf Naz (Author), Haroon Ahmed (Author), Sami Simsek (Author), Muhammad Sohail Afzal (Author), Waseem Haider (Author), Sheikh Saeed Ahmad (Author), Sumaira Farrakh (Author), Wu Weiping (Author), Guan Yayi (Author) |
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2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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