Journal of Helminthology
- Journal of Helminthology / Volume 61 / Issue 03 / September 1987, pp 261-267
- Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X00010130 (About DOI), Published online: 05 June 2009
Research Papers
Distribution of echinococcosis/hydatidosis in Italy
Rodolfo Lorenzinia1 and Anna Ruggieria1
a1 Laboratory of Veterinary Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità,Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
Abstract
Results of an epidemiological survey carried out in 88 slaughterhouses in Italy from 1979 to 1983 are reported. Data have been compared to national surveys previously conducted in 1955 and from 1968 to 1978. Analysis of various factors affecting the incidence of the disease in different areas of the country are reported.
(Accepted November 26 1986)
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