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Journal Article
Author(s):
Nell, M; Burgkart, RH; Gradl, G; von Eisenhart-Rothe, R; Schaeffeler, C; Trappe, D; Prazeres da Costa, C; Gradinger, R; Kirchhoff, C
Title:
Primary extrahepatic alveolar echinococcosis of the lumbar spine and the psoas muscle: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Abstract:
ABSTRACT: Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) of human being caused by Echinococcus multilocularis is a rare but important zoonosis especially in tempered zones of middle Europe and Northern America with endemic character in many countries. Due to the long incubation period, various clinical manifestations, critical prognosis, and outcome AE presents a serious and severe disease. The primary focus of infection is usually the liver. Although secondary affection of visceral organs is possible extrahepati...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob
Year:
2011
Journal volume:
10
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
13-8
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1186/1476-0711-10-13
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21496254
TUM Institution:
Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Immunologie und Hygiene; Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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