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Molecular analysis of human- and pig-derived Ascaris in Honduras.
Journal of helminthology - 1 Mar 2019
Palma A, Ortiz B, Mendoza L, Matamoros G, Gabrie J A, Sánchez A L, Fontecha G
Abstract excerpt
Ascaris sp. is a soil-transmitted helminth (STH) significantly affecting the health of human and swine populations. Health inequities and poverty, with resulting deficiencies in water, sanitation and hygiene, are directly associated with Ascaris lumbricoides prevalence in humans. Resource constraints also lead to small-scale livestock production under unsanitary conditions. Free-ranging pigs, for instance, are...
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