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Genetic variation of Echinococcus spp. in yaks and sheep in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China based on mitochondrial DNA.
Parasites & vectors - 27 Dec 2019
Ohiolei John Asekhaen, Xia Chen-Yang, Li Li, Liu Jian-Zhi, Tang Wen-Qiang, Wu Yan-Tao, Danqulamu, Zhu Guo-Qiang, Shi Bin, Fu Bao-Quan, Yin Hong, Yan Hong-Bin, Jia Wan-Zhong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) in humans and livestock is caused by Echinococcus granulosus (sensu lato). In China where CE is endemic, a number of studies have shown that Echinococcus granulosus (sensu stricto) is majorly responsible for CE. However, E. canadensis (G6) which is the second leading cause of CE is now being detected in most parts of the country. In this study, the species diversity and...
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