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Specific Situations Related to Acute Schistosomiasis in Pernambuco, Brazil

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (2001) 96(SUPPL.) 169-172
DOI: 10.1590/s0074-02762001000900026
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Abstract

The present work reports on two epidemiological episodes resulting in acute schistosomiasis involving wealthy persons living in the State of Pernambuco, Brazil. The authors discuss the epidemiological, clinical and serologic characteristics of the acute infections and also the way in which the conditions for transmission occurred.

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Barbosa, C. S., Montenegro, S. M. L., Coutinho Abath, F. G., & Coutinho Domingues, A. L. (2001). Specific Situations Related to Acute Schistosomiasis in Pernambuco, Brazil. Memorias Do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 96(SUPPL.), 169–172. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0074-02762001000900026

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