Molecular insights into a tetraspanin in the hydatid tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus
Abstract Background Cystic echinococcosis (hydatid disease), caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus (class Cestoda; family Taeniidae), is a neglected tropical disease that results in morbidity and mortality in millions of humans, as well as in huge economic losses in the livestock industry g...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2015-06-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0926-y |