Molecular characterisation of <it>Galba truncatula</it>, <it>Lymnaea neotropica</it> and <it>L. schirazensis</it> from Cajamarca, Peru and their potential role in transmission of human and animal fascioliasis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human and animal fascioliasis is emerging in many world regions, among which Andean countries constitute the largest regional hot spot and Peru the country presenting more human endemic areas. A survey was undertaken on the lymnaeid...

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Main Authors: Bargues M, Artigas Patricio, Khoubbane Messaoud, Ortiz Pedro, Naquira Cesar, Mas-Coma Santiago
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors