Evaluation of a real-time PCR assay for diagnosis of schistosomiasis japonica in the domestic goat

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis japonica is an infectious disease caused by Schistosoma japonicum that seriously endangers human health. Domestic animals have important roles in disease transmission and goats are considered a primary reservoir host and source of infection. The prevalence and int...

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Main Authors: Qinghong Guo, Cheng Chen, Keke Zhou, Yugang Li, Laibao Tong, Yongcheng Yue, Kerou Zhou, Jinming Liu, Zhiqiang Fu, Jiaojiao Lin, Jiaxi Zhao, Pengxiang Sun, Yang Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04420-8