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High prevalence, intensity, and genetic diversity of Trichinella spp. in wolverine (Gulo gulo) from Yukon, Canada.
Parasites & vectors - 8 Mar 2021
Sharma Rajnish, Harms N Jane, Kukka Piia M, Jung Thomas S, Parker Sarah E, Ross Sasha, Thompson Peter, Rosenthal Benjamin, Hoberg Eric P, Jenkins Emily J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Species of Trichinella are globally important foodborne parasites infecting a number of domestic and wild vertebrates, including humans. Free-ranging carnivores can act as sentinel species for detection of Trichinella spp. Knowledge of the epidemiology of these parasites may help prevent Trichinella spp. infections in northern Canadian animals and people. Previous research on Trichinella spp. in...
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