The Mediterranean Mussel (<i>Mytilus galloprovincialis</i>) as Intermediate Host for the Anisakid <i>Sulcascaris sulcata</i> (Nematoda), a Pathogen Parasite of the Mediterranean Loggerhead Turtle (<i>Caretta caretta</i>)
<i>Sulcascaris sulcata</i> (Anisakidae), a pathogenic nematode of sea turtles, may cause ulcerous gastritis with different degrees of severity. Previous studies demonstrated a high prevalence of infection in the Mediterranean loggerhead turtle (<i>Caretta caretta</i>), althou...
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/9/2/118 |