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Strongyloides Genetic Diversity among Humans, Dogs, and Nonhuman Primates, Central African Republic, 2016-2022.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Mar 2026
Nosková Eva, Ilík Vladislav, Niatou Frédéric Stéphane Singa, Dumas Laurent, Fuh Terence, Dicky Jean-Francais, Kurucová Terézia, Baláž Vojtech, Petrželková Klára Judita, Pafčo Barbora
Abstract excerpt
Strongyloides stercoralis nematode infection occurs in ≈600 million persons worldwide and is listed by the World Health Organization as a neglected tropical disease. Understanding zoonotic potential is critical, especially in areas where humans, domestic animals, and wildlife interact. We explored cross-species sharing of Strongyloides roundworms by analyzing fecal samples from humans, dogs, and nonhuman primates...
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