Molecular and morphological characterization of three new species of avian Onchocercidae (Nematoda) with emphasis on circulating microfilariae

Abstract Background Blood parasites have been the subject of much research, with numerous reports of the presence of microfilariae in the peripheral blood (circulating microfilariae) of birds belonging to many orders. Current limitations in molecular characterization methods and species identificati...

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Main Authors: Rasa Binkienė, Carolina Romeiro Fernandes Chagas, Rasa Bernotienė, Gediminas Valkiūnas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04614-8