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Analysis of Echinococcus multilocularis complete mitogenomes: evidence for the historical spread from Central Asia to the Northern Hemisphere.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Aug 2026
Guo Baoping, Cairen, Mi Rongsheng, Wu Jianyong, Borhani Mehdi, Aizezi Malike, Cheng Long, Wang Xiangqian, Li Liang, Knapp Jenny, Guo Gang, Lü Guodong, Aimulajiang Kalibixiati, Tang Wenqiang, Huang Xinmiao, Wen Hao
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Echinococcus multilocularis is a parasitic tapeworm responsible for alveolar echinococcosis (AE), a life-threatening zoonotic disease. Understanding its genetic diversity and historical spread is critical for developing effective control measures. Previous studies have suggested Central Asia as a potential origin of the parasite, but comprehensive global analyses encompassing multiple regions and time periods...
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