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Morphological and molecular characterization ofOnchocerca fasciata(Nematoda, Onchocercidae) from dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Iran
1 Jan 2018
Abstract excerpt
Skin nodules of Onchocerca fasciata Railliet and Henry, 1910 (Spirurida, Onchocercidae) are a common finding in dromedary camels, though with a minimal clinical impact. There is little information about the morphology, molecular make-up and pathological impact of this parasite. Onchocerca fasciata nodules (1.3-2.1 cm in diameter and 509-841 mg in weight) were detected on the neck region in 31.5% of dromedary...
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