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Molecular identification of Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum recovered from humans and pigs in Thailand, Lao PDR, and Myanmar.
Parasitology research - 1 Aug 2018
Sadaow Lakkhana, Sanpool Oranuch, Phosuk Issarapong, Rodpai Rutchanee, Thanchomnang Tongjit, Wijit Adulsak, Anamnart Witthaya, Laymanivong Sakhone, Aung Win Pa Pa, Janwan Penchom, Maleewong Wanchai, Intapan Pewpan M
Abstract excerpt
Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest roundworm known from the human intestine while Ascaris suum is an internal parasite of pigs. Ascariasis, caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, has a worldwide distribution. Here, we have provided the first molecular identification of Ascaris eggs and adults recovered from humans and pigs in Thailand, Lao PDR, and Myanmar. We amplified and sequenced nuclear ribosomal DNA (ITS1 and...
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