Emergence of Onchocerca volvulus from skin mimicking Dracunculiasis medinensis.
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چکیده
We describe 11 cases of suspected Dracunculus medinensis infection in which the worm recovered was identified as Onchocerca volvulus. Identification was based on morphology of the examined specimen.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
دوره 83 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010