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A novel PCR-RFLP assay for molecular characterization of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and closely related species in developing countries.
Parasitology research - 1 Oct 2016
Chaâbane-Banaoues Raja, Oudni-M'rad Myriam, M'rad Selim, Amani Hizem, Mezhoud Habib, Babba Hamouda
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis, due to Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.), currently affects three million people, especially in low-income countries and results in high livestock production loss. DNA-based methods demonstrated genetic variability of E. granulosus s. l., and five species were recognized to belong to the complex, including E. granulosus sensu stricto (s.s) (genotypes G1-G3), Echinococcus equinus...
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