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Genetic diversity and characterization of Wolbachia endosymbiont in canine filariasis.
Acta tropica - 1 Oct 2023
Kamkong Patchana, Jitsamai Wanarit, Thongmeesee Kritsada, Ratthawongjirakul Panan, Taweethavonsawat Piyanan
Abstract excerpt
Canine filariasis is caused by nematodes from the family Onchocercidae, which is transmitted by arthropod vectors. The disease is commonly found in Southeast Asia and exists worldwide. Some filarial nematodes are associated with intracellular bacteria of the genus Wolbachia, which plays an important role in embryogenesis, molting, and the long-term survival of adult worms. This study aims to characterize...
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