Echinococcosis - Mechanical Vectors of Echinococcus Eggs

Mechanical Vectors of Echinococcus Eggs

While there are no biological or mechanical vectors for the adult or larval form of any Echinococcus species, coprophagic flies, carrion birds and arthropods can act as mechanical vectors for the eggs.

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