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Trichinella species and genotypes.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Dec 2020
Zarlenga Dante, Thompson Peter, Pozio Edoardo
Abstract excerpt
Trichinella spiralis has historically been deemed "the pig parasite" owing to its initial classification within a monospecific genus. However, in recent years, the genus has expanded to include 10 distinct species and at least 3 different genotypes whose taxonomic status remains unstipulated. In contrast to T. spiralis, however, most of these sylvatic species and genotypes do not infect pigs well. Inasmuch as...
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