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Trichinella infections in animals and humans in sub-Saharan Africa: a review.
Acta tropica - 1 Jan 2013
Mukaratirwa Samson, La Grange Louis, Pfukenyi Davies M
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this review is to provide information on Trichinella infection in humans, livestock and wildlife in sub-Saharan Africa mainly focusing on geographical distribution of species/genotypes, biology, host range, life cycles and to identify research gaps. Trichinella britovi, Trichinella nelsoni and Trichinella zimbabwensis and one genotype (Trichinella T8) are known to occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Distinct...
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