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Genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto in Sardinia (Italy).
Parasitology international - 1 Aug 2020
Bonelli Piero, Dei Giudici Silvia, Peruzzu Angela, Piseddu Toni, Santucciu Cinzia, Masu Gabriella, Mastrandrea Scilla, Delogu Maria Luisa, Masala Giovanna
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a severe parasitic zoonosis caused by the metacestode of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.). The disease has a global distribution representing a significant public health concern. Based on mitochondrial DNA analysis E. granulosus s.l. has been subdivided into five species: E. granulosus sensu stricto (s.s.) (G1, G3 genotype), E. equinus (G4 genotype), E. ortleppi...
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