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Genetic diversity and haplotypes of Cysticercus tenuicollis isolates from slaughtered sheep and goats in Elazig and Bingol provinces of Turkey.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 Jul 2024
Karakoc Sirvan, Kesik Harun Kaya, Celik Figen, Selcuk Muhammed Ahmed, Gunyakti Kilinc Seyma, Simsek Sami
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BACKGROUND: The cestode Taenia hydatigena uses canids, primarily dogs, as definitive hosts, whereas the metacestode larval stage cysticercus infects a range of intermediate hosts, including domestic animals such as goats, sheep and pigs. OBJECTIVES: In this study, we aimed to determine the genetic differences and haplotypes of Cysticercus tenuicollis isolates obtained from sheep and goats slaughtered in the...
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