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Cystic echinococcosis in cattle and sheep caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto genotypes G1 and G3 in the USA.
Parasites & vectors - 14 Mar 2024
Jesudoss Chelladurai Jeba R J, Quintana Theresa A, Johnson William L, Schmidt Carrie, Righter Daniel, Howey Erin
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BACKGROUND: Endemic domestic dog-ruminant cycles and human cystic echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus have been sporadically reported in the United States. However, there is a paucity of molecular data describing the genotypes and haplotypes of this important cestode in domestic ruminant hosts. METHODS: Ninety-four cysts from the lungs and/or livers of slaughtered beef cattle (76 samples), dairy cows...
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