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High-resolution phylogeography of zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotype G1 with an emphasis on its distribution in Turkey, Italy and Spain.
Parasitology - 1 Nov 2016
Kinkar Liina, Laurimäe Teivi, Simsek Sami, Balkaya Ibrahim, Casulli Adriano, Manfredi Maria Teresa, Ponce-Gordo Francisco, Varcasia Antonio, Lavikainen Antti, González Luis Miguel, Rehbein Steffen, VAN DER Giessen Joke, Sprong Hein, Saarma Urmas
Abstract excerpt
Echinococcus granulosus is the causative agent of cystic echinococcosis. The disease is a significant global public health concern and human infections are most commonly associated with E. granulosus sensu stricto (s. s.) genotype G1. The objectives of this study were to: (i) analyse the genetic variation and phylogeography of E. granulosus s. s. G1 in part of its main distribution range in Europe using 8274 bp...
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