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Molecular discrimination of Opisthorchis-like eggs from residents in a rural community of central Thailand.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Nov 2017
Buathong Saiwasan, Leelayoova Saovanee, Mungthin Mathirut, Ruang-Areerate Toon, Naaglor Tawee, Suwannahitatorn Picha, Piyaraj Phunlerd, Taamasri Paanjit, Tan-Ariya Peerapan
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BACKGROUND: Opisthorchis viverrini infection is a major public health problem in northern and northeastern Thailand. The chronic infection of O. viverrini is related to cholangiocarcinoma which causes high mortality in endemic areas. Therefore, the diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of O. viverrini infection are necessary. The morphology of the egg is very similar to that of other species of human liver...
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