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A novel zoonotic genotype related to Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto from southern Ethiopia.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Sept 2016
Wassermann Marion, Woldeyes Daniel, Gerbi Banchwosen Mechal, Ebi Dennis, Zeyhle Eberhard, Mackenstedt Ute, Petros Beyene, Tilahun Getachew, Kern Peter, Romig Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Complete mitochondrial and two nuclear gene sequences of a novel genotype (GOmo) related to Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto are described from a metacestode isolate retrieved from a human patient in southwestern Ethiopia. Phylogenetically, the genotype is positioned within the E. granulosus sensu stricto/Echinococcus felidis cluster, but cannot easily be allocated to either species. Based on different...
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