Further evidence for the occurrence of a distinct strain of Echinococcus granulosus in European pigs

J. Eckert; R.C.A. Thompson; A.J. Lymbery; Z.S. Pawlowski; B. Gottstein; U.M. Morgan

doi:10.1007/BF00931216

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Further evidence for the occurrence of a distinct strain of Echinococcus granulosus in European pigs

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Further evidence for the occurrence of a distinct strain of Echinococcus granulosus in European pigs

J. Eckert, R.C.A. Thompson, A.J. Lymbery, Z.S. Pawlowski, B. Gottstein and U.M. Morgan

Parasitology Research, Vol.79(1), pp.42-48

1993

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00931216

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Abstract

The morphology, adult development and genetic characteristics of Echinococcus granulosus isolated from pigs in Poland were examined and compared with those of other recognised strains of E. granulosus. The isolates were characterised by their distinct morphology, rapid maturation and unique DNA hybridisation profiles. The form of E. granulosus that occurs in European pigs may therefore be a distinct strain that can be separated morphologically and genetically from other strains and that exhibits features of epidermiological significance, including a rapid rate of development in dogs and an apparent low infectivity to humans and domestic ungulates.

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Title: Further evidence for the occurrence of a distinct strain of Echinococcus granulosus in European pigs
Authors/Creators: J. Eckert (Author/Creator) - University of Zurich
R.C.A. Thompson (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
A.J. Lymbery (Author/Creator) - Institute for Molecular Genetics and Animal Disease and Division of Animal Production, Western Australian Department of Agriculture, South Perth
Z.S. Pawlowski (Author/Creator) - New York Academy of Medicine
B. Gottstein (Author/Creator) - University of Zurich
U.M. Morgan (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Parasitology Research, Vol.79(1), pp.42-48
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Identifiers: 991005540022407891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary Studies
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.163 Parasitology - General; 1.163.1106 Echinococcosis
Web Of Science research areas: Parasitology
ESI research areas: Microbiology