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Molecular characterization of Fasciola hepatica obtained from cattle and horse in Central Chile.
Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports - 1 Nov 2024
Cabrera Gonzalo, Cabezas Carolina, Estay-Olea Daniela, Stoore Caroll, Baquedano María Soledad, Paredes Rodolfo, Hidalgo Christian
Abstract excerpt
Liver fluke infection, caused by the trematode Fasciola hepatica, is a parasitic zoonotic disease affecting various mammals, including humans, and has significant implications for public, animal, and ecosystem health. This study provides the first genetic characterization of F. hepatica in Chile, focusing on the complete mitochondrial gene cox1. Samples were collected from two different host species: cattle and...
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