Larval migration in PERL chambers as an <it>in vitro </it>model for percutaneous infection stimulates feeding in the canine hookworm <it>Ancylostoma caninum</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Ancylostoma caninum </it>third-stage larvae are the non-feeding infective stage of this parasite and are able to infect potential hosts via different infection routes. Since percutaneous infection is one of the most i...

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Main Authors: Welz Claudia, Epe Christian, Strube Christina, Franke Daniela, Schnieder Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/7