Immunity mediates host specificity in the human hookworm Ancylostoma ceylanicum
Hookworm infection affects millions globally, leading to chronic conditions like malnutrition and anaemia. Among the hookworm species, Ancylostoma ceylanicum stands out as a generalist, capable of infecting various hosts, including humans, cats, dogs and hamsters. Surprisingly, it cannot establish i...
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Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2024-01-01
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Series: | Parasitology |
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Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0031182023001208/type/journal_article |