No Paragonimus in high-risk groups in Cote d'Ivoire, but considerable prevalence of helminths and intestinal protozoon infections

Background: Paragonimiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by an infection with lung flukes that is transmitted through the consumption of undercooked crabs. The disease is often confused with tuberculosis. Paragonimiasis is thought to be endemic in south-western Côte d’Ivoire. Methods: Two c...

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Autores principales: Traoré, S.G., Odermatt, P., Bonfoh, Bassirou, Utzinger, J., Aka, N.D., Adoubryn, K.D., Assoumou, A., Dreyfuss, G., Koussemon, M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Springer 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/24792

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