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Genetic structure and geographical variation of Bithynia siamensis goniomphalos sensu lato (Gastropoda: Bithyniidae), the snail intermediate host of Opisthorchis viverrini sensu lato (Digenea: Opisthorchiidae) in the Lower Mekong Basin revealed by mitochondrial DNA sequences.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Jan 2020
Tantrawatpan Chairat, Saijuntha Weerachai, Bunchom Naruemon, Suksavate Warong, Pilap Warayutt, Walalite Tanapipat, Agatsuma Takeshi, Tawong Wittaya, Sithithaworn Paiboon, Andrews Ross H, Petney Trevor N
Abstract excerpt
The freshwater snail Bithynia siamensis goniomphalos sensu lato is widely distributed in the Lower Mekong Basin where it acts as the first intermediate host of the liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini, a group 1 carcinogen causing cholangiocarcinoma. This study explores the genetic structure and geographical variation of B. s. goniomphalos from eight previously studied catchments and eight new catchments. These...
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