Population-based ultrasound prevalence and risk factors for cystic echinococcosis in endemic Kazakhstan

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Gulziya Ismailova · Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Majid Fasihi Harandi · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Shokan Kaniyev · National Scientific Center for Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov

Zhanna Shapiyeva · Global Health Research Center of Central Asia

Daniyar Mukazhanov · Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Bolatbek Baimakhanov · National Scientific Center for Surgery named after A.N. Syzganov

Adriano Casulli · European Union

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These findings underscore the urgent need for regular deworming programs for dogs, public education on hygiene practices, and stricter management of livestock offal. Further research is needed to investigate transmission through water and environmental contamination.

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Parasitic infections in humans and animals Mercury impact and mitigation studies Insects and Parasite Interactions

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Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 20, Issue 3, pp. e0014126-e0014126

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0014126

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Population-based ultrasound prevalence and risk factors for cystic echinococcosis in endemic Kazakhstan

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