Retrospective descriptive study reports echinococcosis incidence in Canadian residents, suggesting potential impacts from an emerging virulent European-type strain.
Echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the ingestion of tapeworm eggs shed by canids. The potential recent establishment of a more virulent European-type strain may be impacting human echinococcosis in Canada, yet information is limited.
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