Radix natalensis (Gastropoda: Lymnaeidae), a potential intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica in Egypt

Experimental infections of Egyptian Radix natalensis with French miracidia of Fasciola hepatica were carried out to determine if this snail might act as an intermediate host in the life cycle of this digenean in Egypt. Single exposures of R. natalensis to miracidia (2/snail) and two successive expos...

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Main Authors: Dar Y., Djuikwo Teukeng F.F., Vignoles P., Dreyfuss G., Rondelaud D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2010-09-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2010173251