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Complete mitochondrial genome analysis confirms the presence of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotype G6 in Nigeria.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Oct 2020
Ohiolei John Asekhaen, Li Li, Yan Hong-Bin, Fu Bao-Quan, Jia Wan-Zhong
Abstract excerpt
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is common in Africa especially in northern and eastern countries where it is highly prevalent and mainly caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto and Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (G6/7). In a recent epidemiological survey in Nigeria, the G6/7 genotype was reportedly responsible for the majority of CE infection. In this study, considering the taxonomic challenges of the G6/7...
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