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Geographic Range Expansion for Rat Lungworm in North America

Using quantitative PCR analysis and DNA sequencing, we provide evidence for the presence of rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) in Oklahoma, USA, and identified a potentially novel rat host (Sigmodon hispidus). Our results indicate a geographic range expansion for this medically and ecologica...

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Autores principales: York, Emily M., Creecy, James P., Lord, Wayne D., Caire, William
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4480392/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26079818
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2107.141980