Mexican-native human echinococcosis: Case report of an underestimated disease

Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2009, Vol 8, Issue 3

Abstract

Mexico is considered a virtually free region of cystic echinococcosis. Almost all case reports within the country involve immigrants or traveling patients. This manuscript presents a Mexican-native human echinococcosis that developed in the setting described below. Review of current evidence suggests that this

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Juan Steta, Aldo Torre

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Juan Steta, Aldo Torre (2009). Mexican-native human echinococcosis: Case report of an underestimated disease. Annals of Hepatology, 8(3), 251-254. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-77875