Emerging Angiostrongyliasis in Mainland China

نویسندگان

  • Shan Lv
  • Yi Zhang
  • Peter Steinmann
  • Xiao-Nong Zhou
چکیده

Our review of angiostrongyliasis in China found that the disease is emerging as a result of changes in food consumption habits and long-distance transportation of food. Enhanced understanding of angiostrongyliasis epidemiology, increased public awareness about the risks associated with eating raw food, and enhanced food safety measures are needed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Emerging Infectious Diseases

دوره 14  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008