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Phylogenetic patterns of Haemonchus contortus and related trichostrongylid nematodes isolated from Egyptian sheep.
Journal of helminthology - 1 Sept 2017
Kandil O M, Abdelrahman K A, Fahmy H A, Mahmoud M S, El Namaky A H, Miller J E
Abstract excerpt
Haemonchus contortus is a major parasite of small ruminants and its blood-feeding behaviour causes effects ranging from mild anaemia to death. Knowledge of the genetic variation within and among H. contortus populations can provide the foundation for understanding transmission patterns and aid in the control of haemonchosis. Adult male H. contortus were collected from three geographical regions in Egypt. The...
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