Occurrence of Strongyloides stercoralis in Yunnan Province, China, and Comparison of Diagnostic Methods

2007155 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Peter Steinmann

Xiao‐Nong Zhou · National Institute for Parasitic Diseases

Zun-Wei Du · Yunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases

Jinyong Jiang · Yunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases

Libo Wang · Yunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases

Xuezhong Wang · Yunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases

Lan‐Hua Li · National Institute for Parasitic Diseases

Abstract

We conclude that S. stercoralis is endemic in the southern part of Yunnan province and that differential diagnosis and integrated control of intestinal helminth infections needs more pointed emphasis in rural China.

Topics & Keywords

Parasites and Host Interactions Parasite Biology and Host Interactions Religion, Society, and Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. e75-e75

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000075

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