Morphological, Behavioral, and Molecular Characterization of Avian Schistosomes (Digenea: Schistosomatidae) in the Native Snail <i>Chilina dombeyana</i> (Chilinidae) from Southern Chile
Avian schistosomes are blood flukes parasitizing aquatic birds and snails, which are responsible for a zoonotic disease known as cercarial dermatitis, a hypersensitive reaction associated to the cutaneous penetration of furcocercariae. Despite its worldwide distribution, its knowledge is fragmentary...
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/3/332 |