Nymphal Linguatulosis in Indian Crested Porcupines (Histrix Indica) in Southwest of Iran
Linguatula serrata is one of the important zoonotic parasites. Carnivores serve as definitive host. The larvae existed in mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs), liver, lungs, etc of intermediate herbivores. The definitive host becomes infected by ingesting viscera containing the infective nymphal stage. Hum...
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Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2015-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://jad.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jad/article/view/125 |