Re-evaluation of the species of hookworms infecting dogs in Central Vietnam

Abstract Background Differentiation of canine hookworm species is crucial from both a veterinary and public health standpoint. In Vietnam, three hookworm species, namely Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense and Uncinaria stenocephala are reported to infect dogs. In light of the emerging dist...

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Main Authors: Dinh Ng-Nguyen, Sze Fui Hii, Van-Anh T Nguyen, Trong Van Nguyen, Dien Van Nguyen, Rebecca J Traub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1015-y