A genetic analysis of Trichuris trichiura and Trichuris suis from Ecuador

A genetic analysis of Trichuris trichiura and Trichuris suis from Ecuador

Abstract Background Since the nematodes Trichuris trichiura and T. suis are morphologically indistinguishable, genetic analysis is required to assess epidemiological cross-over between people and pigs. This study aimed to clarify the transmission biology of trichuriasis in Ecuador. Findings Adult Tr...

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Main Authors: Hayley Meekums, Mohamed BF Hawash, Alexandra M Sparks, Yisela Oviedo, Carlos Sandoval, Martha E Chico, J Russell Stothard, Philip J Cooper, Peter Nejsum, Martha Betson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Trichuris
Whipworm
Human
Pig
Ecuador
Zoonosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0782-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0782-9

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