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Trichinella spiralis in a cougar (Puma concolor) hunted by poachers in Chile
1 Jan 2021
Abstract excerpt
Trichinellosis is a zoonosis caused by nematodes of the Trichinella genus, of which 10 species have been described. Species identification when larvae is found is only possible using molecular tools. Meat from pigs and game animals not subjected to veterinary inspection are the main sources of human infections. The hunting of native carnivores is prohibited in Chile due to conservation issues and the fact that...
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