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Genetic Characterization of Taenia saginata Cyst Isolates from Germany.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Aug 2018
Abuseir Sameh, Schicht Sabine, Springer Andrea, Nagel-Kohl Uschi, Strube Christina
Abstract excerpt
The beef tapeworm Taenia saginata, which causes taeniosis in humans and cysticercosis in cattle, is of medical and economic importance. Understanding the parasite's genetic population structure may help to analyze transmission patterns and aid in the development of control measures. As information on sequence variability is scarce for European isolates, this study aimed to elucidate the intraspecific genetic...
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