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Shifts in strongylid communities associated with chronic wasting in mountain gorillas.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Jul 2026
Sambucci Kelly Marie, Samaš Peter, Ssebide Benard, Petrželková Klára Judita, Okello Ricky Okwir, Nizeyimana Fred, Bukamba Nelson, Smiley-Evans Tierra, Gilardi Kirsten, Pafčo Barbora, Červená Barbora
Abstract excerpt
Host-parasite relationships are typically maintained in a dynamic equilibrium, but disruptions to this balance can lead to clinical disease and population-level health impacts. Chronic wasting, characterized by chronic loss of body condition, alopecia, a browning hair coat and pot belly, is an emerging health concern in mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Deworming of suspected cases...
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