Schistosoma mansoni: on the possibility of Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) being experimentally infected

Male Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves were submitted to Schistosoma mansoni infection by percutaneous, oral and subcutaneous routes. No worms or eggs were found in four of the animals tested. Bubalus bubalis appears to be refractory for S. mansoni.

Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteurs: Paulo Marcos Zech Coelho, Walter S. Lima, Raimundo H. G. Nogueira
Formaat: Artikel
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 1989-09-01
Reeks:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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