Abstract:Background Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is a potentially lethal zoonosis caused by the cestode Echinococcus multilocularis. The aim of this study is to study the dynamic changes of monocytes, macrophages and related cytokines in animal models of persistent infection of Echinococcus multilocularis. To explore the possible connection between them and the persistent infection of Echinococcus multilocularis.Methods An infection model was established by intraperitoneal injection of a protoscolex suspension. The pat… Show more
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