First Report of <i>Echinococcus ortleppi</i> in Free-Living Wild Boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) from Portugal

First Report of <i>Echinococcus ortleppi</i> in Free-Living Wild Boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) from Portugal

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis that is prevalent worldwide. It is considered endemic in Portugal but few studies have been performed on <i>Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato</i> and their hosts. In this study, CE cysts are reported for the first time in a free-living wild boar...

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Main Authors: Teresa Letra Mateus, Maria João Gargaté, Anabela Vilares, Idalina Ferreira, Manuela Rodrigues, Catarina Coelho, Madalena Vieira-Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
cystic echinococcosis
<i>Echinococcus ortleppi</i>
hunters
one health
wild boar
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/6/1256

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