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Molecular insights versus morphological traits: rethinking identification of the closely related Angiostrongylus cantonensis and Angiostrongylus malaysiensis.
Parasites & vectors - 8 Feb 2024
Kaenkaew Chanisara, Chan Abigail Hui En, Saralamba Naowarat, Ruangsittichai Jiraporn, Chaisiri Kittipong, Charoennitiwat Vachirapong, Thaenkham Urusa
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BACKGROUND: The closely related Angiostrongylus cantonensis and Angiostrongylus malaysiensis have been reported to coexist in Thailand and share similar hosts and life cycles. Recently, in an angiostrongyliasis outbreak in Thailand, both A. cantonensis and A. malaysiensis were found in the cerebr...
Topics
- Humans
- Animals
- Male
- Female
- Angiostrongylus
- Angiostrongylus cantonensis
- Phylogeny
- Phenotype
- Strongylida Infections