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Dirofilaria asiatica sp. nov. (Spirurida: Onchocercidae) - Defined using a combined morphological-molecular approach.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Jul 2025
Colella Vito, Young Neil D, Manzanell Ralph, Atapattu Ushani, Sumanam Sunita B, Huggins Lucas G, Koehler Anson V, Gasser Robin B
Abstract excerpt
Parasitic nematodes of the family Onchocercidae (superfamily Filarioidea) have evolved alongside vertebrate hosts for millions of years. While morphological methods have played a central role in identifying species, many taxa remain cryptic and are challenging to differentiate, complicating diagnosis and the understanding of their epidemiology. Among the clinically relevant genera are Onchocerca and Dirofilaria,...
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