First Molecular Identification of <i>Fasciola gigantica</i> in Slaughtered Cattle in Cape Verde: Prevalence, Gross Pathological Lesions, Genetic Identification and Coprological Analysis

A study on fasciolosis prevalence, gross pathological lesions, fluke genetic identification and coprological analysis was carried out in slaughtered cattle from one abattoir in Cape Verde. Of the 131 cattle inspected over two months, 12 (9.0%) presented fasciolosis-compatible lesions (FCL) that resu...

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Main Authors: Sara Levy, Manuela Calado, Teresa Letra Mateus, Madalena Vieira-Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/1/75