Emerging Angiostrongyliasis in Mainland China
Open Access
- 1 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 14 (1) , 161-164
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1401.061529
Abstract
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.Keywords
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