Guts within guts: the microbiome of the intestinal helminth parasite Ascaris suum is derived but distinct from its host
Abstract Background Intestinal helminths are extremely prevalent among humans and animals. In particular, intestinal roundworms affect more than 1 billion people around the globe and are a major issue in animal husbandry. These pathogens live in intimate contact with the host gut microbiota and harb...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Microbiome |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-022-01399-5 |