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First isolation of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotype 7 in the archipelago of Cape Verde.
Parasitology - 1 Jul 2023
Gonçalves Baptista Lara, Laurimäe Teivi, Muchaamba Gillian, Cathomas Laura, Barros Olende Ana Lina, Mata Dos Santos Iolanda, Lobo de Pina Ângela, Deplazes Peter
Abstract excerpt
There are no scientific data available on the occurrence of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) cluster in definitive hosts (domestic dogs), intermediate hosts (domestic livestock) nor humans in Cape Verde. In this pilot study, environmental dog fecal samples (n = 369) were collected around food markets, official slaughterhouses, as well as home and small business slaughter spots in 8 of the 9 inhabited...
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