Diagnosis of helminths depends on worm fecundity and the distribution of parasites within hosts
Helminth transmission and morbidity are dependent on the number of mature parasites within a host; however, observing adult worms is impossible for many natural infections. An outstanding challenge is therefore relating routine diagnostics, such as faecal egg counts, to the underlying worm burden. T...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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The Royal Society
2023
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