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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Main Authors: Dandan Hu, Xingju Song, Yue Xie, Xiuqin Zhong, Ning Wang, Yu Zheng, Xiaobin Gu, Tao Wang, Xuerong Peng, Guangyou Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0926-y