First report of highly pathogenic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in dogs in a European urban environment

First report of highly pathogenic Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1 in dogs in a European urban environment

Abstract Background Echinococcus granulosus and E. multilocularis are tapeworm parasites of major medical and veterinary importance, causing cystic and alveolar echinococcosis, respectively. Both diseases are listed among the most severe parasitic diseases in humans, representing 2 of the 17 neglect...

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Main Authors: Leidi Laurimaa, John Davison, Karmen Süld, Liivi Plumer, Ragne Oja, Epp Moks, Marju Keis, Maris Hindrikson, Liina Kinkar, Teivi Laurimäe, Jaana Abner, Jaanus Remm, Peeter Anijalg, Urmas Saarma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dog
Echinococcosis
Emerging infectious diseases
Molecular diagnostics
Noninvasive genetics
Parasites
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0796-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0796-3

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