A sero-epidemiological study of cystic echinococcosis in Izmir and its surrounding area, Turkey
Articles > Article · 1999
Authors: N Altintas, S Yazar, Ayşe Gül ÜNVER, C Akisu, N Sakru, F Karacasu, A Guzelant
HELMINTHOLOGIA, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 1999, vol 36, pp 19-23
Summary
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most important helmintic diseases in Turkey. In this study ELISA and IFA techniques were used as an initial screening tests to estimate the prevalence of CE in man within the rural areas and also in the urban area of Izmir.