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- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
University of Georgia
2021
Parasitic nematodes in the genus Dracunculus have a complex life cycle that requires more than one host species both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. The most well-studied species, medinensis, is causative agent of human Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis). There are several other infect non-human animals, primarily wildlife (reptiles mammals). classic route D. medinensis transmission to humans through ingestion water containing intermediate host, cyclopoid copepod, infected with...
10.1016/j.ijppaw.2021.06.001
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International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife
2021-06-08
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