Development and Validation of Novel PCR Assays for the Diagnosis of Bovine Stephanofilariasis and Detection of <i>Stephanofilaria</i> sp. Nematodes in Vector Flies

Background: <i>Stephanofilaria</i> spp. nematodes are associated with cutaneous lesions in cattle and other livestock and mammalian wildlife species. In Australia, <i>Haematobia irritans exigua,</i> commonly known as buffalo fly (BF) transmits a well-described but presently u...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Noman Naseem, Ali Raza, Rachel Allavena, Michael McGowan, Jess A. T. Morgan, Constantin Constantinoiu, Ala E. Tabor, Peter James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/9/1211