First record of human acanthocephalan infections in Australia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two cases of asymptomatic acanthocephalan infections in infants are described. We believe this is the first report from Australia of infection with these parasites in humans. Their clinical, epidemiological and biological significance is discussed.