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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