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Distinguishing Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotypes G1 and G3 with confidence: A practical guide.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Oct 2018
Kinkar Liina, Laurimäe Teivi, Acosta-Jamett Gerardo, Andresiuk Vanessa, Balkaya Ibrahim, Casulli Adriano, Gasser Robin B, González Luis Miguel, Haag Karen L, Zait Houria, Irshadullah Malik, Jabbar Abdul, Jenkins David J, Manfredi Maria Teresa, Mirhendi Hossein, M'rad Selim, Rostami-Nejad Mohammad, Oudni-M'rad Myriam, Pierangeli Nora Beatriz, Ponce-Gordo Francisco, Rehbein Steffen, Sharbatkhori Mitra, Kia Eshrat Beigom, Simsek Sami, Soriano Silvia Viviana, Sprong Hein, Šnábel Viliam, Umhang Gérald, Varcasia Antonio, Saarma Urmas
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis (CE), a zoonotic disease caused by tapeworms of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, represents a substantial global health and economic burden. Within this complex, E. granulosus sensu stricto (genotypes G1 and G3) is the most frequent causative agent of human CE. Currently, there is no fully reliable method for assigning samples to genotypes G1 and G3, as the commonly...
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