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The optimum cut-off value to differentiate Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto from other species of E. granulosus sensu lato using larval rostellar hook morphometry.
Journal of helminthology - 1 Jan 2015
Soriano S V, Pierangeli N B, Pianciola L A, Mazzeo M, Lazzarini L E, Debiaggi M F, Bergagna H F J, Basualdo J A
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato is one of the most important helminth zoonoses in the world; it affects both humans and livestock. The disease is endemic in Argentina and highly endemic in the province of Neuquén. Considerable genetic and phenotypic variation has been demonstrated in E. granulosus, and ten different genotypes (G1-G10) have been identified using molecular tools....
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