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Detection of DNA of filariae closely related to Mansonella perstans in faecal samples from wild non-human primates from Cameroon and Gabon.
Parasites & vectors - 16 Jun 2020
Gaillard Colette Marie, Pion Sebastien David, Hamou Hadjira, Sirima Constant, Bizet Charlotte, Lemarcis Thomas, Rodrigues Jules, Esteban Amandine, Peeters Martine, Mpoudi Ngole Eitel, Mombo Illich, Liégeois Florian, Martin Coralie, Boussinesq Michel, Locatelli Sabrina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The Onchocercidae is a family of filarial nematodes with several species of medical or veterinary importance. Microfilariae are found in the blood and/or the dermis and are usually diagnosed in humans by microscopy examination of a blood sample or skin biopsy. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate whether filariae DNA can be detected in faecal samples of wild non-human primates (NHPs),...
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