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Wild micromammal host spectrum of zoonotic eukaryotic parasites in Spain. Occurrence and genetic characterisation.
Transboundary and emerging diseases - 1 Sept 2022
Vioque Fátima, Dashti Alejandro, Santín Mónica, Ruiz-Fons Francisco, Köster Pamela C, Hernández-Castro Carolina, García Jesus T, Bailo Begoña, Ortega Sheila, Olea Pedro P, Arce Fernando, Chicharro Carmen, Nieto Javier, González Fernando, Viñuela Javier, Carmena David, González-Barrio David
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Micromammals have historically been recognized as highly contentious species in terms of the maintenance and transmission of zoonotic pathogens to humans. Limited information is currently available on the epidemiology and potential public health significance of intestinal eukaryotes in wild micromammals. We examined 490 faecal samples, grouped into 155 pools, obtained from 11 micromammal species captured in 11...
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