Density-dependent effects on the weight of female <it>Ascaris lumbricoides </it>infections of humans and its impact on patterns of egg production

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Ascaris lumbricoides </it>exhibits density-dependent egg production, a process which has a marked impact on both the transmission dynamics and the stability of the parasite population. Evidence suggests that the egg p...

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Main Authors: Basáñez María-Gloria, Anderson Roy M, Hall Andrew, Walker Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/2/1/11