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Morphometrical and molecular identification of Echinococcus granulosus genotypes in wild canids in north of Iran.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 Sept 2024
Darounkola Moein Abolhasani, Ebrahimzadeh Elahe, Borji Hassan, Khoshvaght Mohammadreza
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: The cestode Echinococcus granulosus causes cystic echinococcosis, a zoonotic parasitic infection that constitutes a significant public health risk. This parasite has been documented to have potential reservoirs and carriers among wild canids, namely wolves, foxes and jackals. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and molecular characteristics of E. granulosus sensu lato...
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