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Molecular phylogeny based on six nuclear genes suggests that Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6/G7 and G8/G10 can be regarded as two distinct species.
Parasitology - 1 Dec 2018
Laurimäe Teivi, Kinkar Liina, Moks Epp, Romig Thomas, Omer Rihab A, Casulli Adriano, Umhang Gérald, Bagrade Guna, Irshadullah Malik, Sharbatkhori Mitra, Mirhendi Hossein, Ponce-Gordo Francisco, Soriano Silvia V, Varcasia Antonio, Rostami-Nejad Mohammad, Andresiuk Vanessa, Saarma Urmas
Abstract excerpt
Tapeworms of the species complex of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.) are the cause of a severe zoonotic disease - cystic echinococcosis, which is listed among the most severe parasitic diseases in humans and is prioritized by the World Health Organization. A stable taxonomy of E. granulosus s. l. is essential to the medical and veterinary communities for accurate and effective communication of the role...
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