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Increasing incidence of imported schistosomiasis in Mallorca, Spain

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We thank Dr A. Trampuz for useful suggestions and support.

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  1. Division of Clinical Microbiology, University Hospital Son Dureta, C/Andrea Doria 55, 07014, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    M. Rotger, T. Serra, M. González de Cárdenas & A. Morey

  2. Primary Health Care Center Son Pisa, C/Vicenc Joan Rossello Ribas 65, 07013, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    M. A. Vicente

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Rotger, M., Serra, T., de Cárdenas, M.G. et al. Increasing incidence of imported schistosomiasis in Mallorca, Spain. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 23, 855–856 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-004-1218-1

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