Abstract
We conducted a retrospective study aimed at estimating the seroprevalence of anti-cysticercus antibodies in a Bolivian community settled in Italy. Seroprevalence of 9% was found, testing 495 sera with immunoblot. This study contributes to outline the epidemiological scenario of cysticercosis in immigrants living in Europe.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 107-109 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Acta Tropica |
Volume | 185 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Bolivia
- Cysticercosis
- Immigrants
- Italy
- Seroprevalence
- Taenia solium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- veterinary (miscalleneous)
- Insect Science
- Infectious Diseases