The Asian fish tapeworm Schyzocotyle acheilognathi is widespread in baitfish retail stores in Michigan, USA

The Asian fish tapeworm Schyzocotyle acheilognathi is widespread in baitfish retail stores in Michigan, USA

Abstract Background The Asian fish tapeworm Schyzocotyle acheilognathi (Yamaguti, 1934) is an important fish pathogen because of its wide range of intermediate and definitive hosts and its pathological consequences. This study was designed to determine if baitfish are a likely vector contributing to...

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Main Authors: Traimat Boonthai, Seth J. Herbst, Gary E. Whelan, Michelle Gunn Van Deuren, Thomas P. Loch, Mohamed Faisal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Baitfish
Vector
Asian fish tapeworm
Cyprinids
Great Lakes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2541-6

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