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New insights into the morphology, molecular characterization and identification of Baylisascaris transfuga (Ascaridida, Ascarididae).
Veterinary parasitology - 10 Jan 2011
Testini G, Papini R, Lia R P, Parisi A, Dantas-Torres F, Traversa D, Otranto D
Abstract excerpt
Species ranked within the genus Baylisascaris (Ascaridida, Ascarididae) have been implicated in clinical and subclinical intestinal diseases in their natural hosts (e.g., raccoons and bears) as well as in life-threatening larva migrans syndromes in a number of incidental hosts, including humans. Following the diagnosis of Baylisascaris transfuga infestation in two captive polar bears, living in the zoo park of...
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