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First Molecular Detection of Echinococcus granulosus Sensu Stricto in Dogs from Istanbul's Anatolian Side: A Multi-methodological Approach.
Acta parasitologica - 2 May 2026
Akil Mesut, Karakus Mehmet, Erkinay Sena, Aykur Mehmet, Cetin Hakki Seckin, Karakavuk Muhammet, Ozekinci Tuncer, Kocoglu Esra
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.). Istanbul’s large stray dog population represents a significant risk for human CE transmission. However, prevalence and genotype studies about E. granulosus s.l. in dogs remain limited. This study aimed to determine the presence and genotypes of E. granulosus s.l. in stray dogs on the...
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