The diversity and impact of hookworm infections in wildlife

Hookworms are blood-feeding nematodes that parasitize the alimentary system of mammals. Despite their high pathogenic potential, little is known about their diversity and impact in wildlife populations. We conducted a systematic review of the literature on hookworm infections of wildlife and analyze...

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Main Authors: Mauricio Seguel, Nicole Gottdenker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224417300081