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

Juan Steta; Aldo Torre

2009, Number 3

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Ann Hepatol 2009; 8 (3)

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

Steta J, Torre A

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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 infection has been underestimated.