Abstract
This article summarizes the most recent advances in techniques and applications for the detection of taeniid cestode-infected persons or animals. In addition, the use of molecular approaches for strain identification and control of parasite transmission is discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Animals, Domestic
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Antibodies, Helminth / analysis
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Antigens, Helminth / analysis
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DNA, Helminth / analysis
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Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
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Echinococcosis / prevention & control
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Echinococcosis / transmission
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Echinococcus / genetics
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Echinococcus / immunology
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Echinococcus / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Taenia / genetics
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Taenia / immunology
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Taenia / isolation & purification*
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Taeniasis / diagnosis*
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Taeniasis / prevention & control
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Taeniasis / transmission
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Vaccination / veterinary
Substances
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Antibodies, Helminth
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Antigens, Helminth
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DNA, Helminth