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Molecular evidence of 'Siisa form', a new genotype related to Onchocerca ochengi in cattle from North Cameroon.
Acta tropica - 1 Sept 2013
Eisenbarth Albert, Ekale David, Hildebrandt Julia, Achukwi Mbunkah Daniel, Streit Adrian, Renz Alfons
Abstract excerpt
Onchocerca ochengi, a filarial nematode parasite from African Zebu cattle is considered to be the closest relative of Onchocerca volvulus, the causative agent of river blindness. Both Onchocerca species share the vector, black flies of the Simulium damnosum complex. Correct identification of their infective third-stage larvae in man-biting vectors is crucial to distinguish the transmission of human or animal...
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