The first case of genetically confirmed sparganosis (Spirometra erinaceieuropaei) in European reptiles
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-6079-0
Abstract: Sparganosis is a zoonosis caused by the spargana (larvae) of Spirometra sp. (Diphyllobothriidae). Reptiles are particularly important vectors for the transmission of this parasite in Asia; however, their role in sparganosis spread in European wildlife… read more here.
Keywords: spirometra; sparganosis; case genetically; spirometra erinaceieuropaei ... See more keywords
Using the small subunit of nuclear ribosomal DNA to reveal the phylogenetic position of the plerocercoid larvae of Spirometra tapeworms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2017.01.006
Abstract: Although medically important, the systematics of Spirometra and the taxonomic position of S. erinaceieuropaei remain unclear. In this study, the 18S rDNA gene of S. erinaceieuropaei sparganum from naturally infected frogs caught in 14 geographical locations of… read more here.
Keywords: 18s rdna; phylogenetic position; spirometra; position ... See more keywords