Current State of the Art in Cysticercosis and Neurocysticercosis

This book provides updated information to scientists and clinicians on taeniosis/cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by eating undercooked beef or pork that is a serious health and veterinary problem in many developing countries. It discusses incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, immunology, s...

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Other Authors: Morales-Montor, Jorge, author (author), Landa, Abraham, author, Terrazas, Luis Ignacio, author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : IntechOpen 2021.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009745186106719
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Summary:This book provides updated information to scientists and clinicians on taeniosis/cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by eating undercooked beef or pork that is a serious health and veterinary problem in many developing countries. It discusses incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, immunology, symptoms, rare manifestations, and advances in treatment including vaccination and novel drug therapies.
Physical Description:1 online resource (148 pages)