Differential tissular distribution of Litomosoides sigmodontis microfilariae between microfilaremic and amicrofilaremic mice following experimental infection
Filariases are caused by onchocercid nematodes that are transmitted by arthropod vectors. More than 180 million people are infected worldwide. Mass drug administration has been set up in many endemic areas to control the parasite burden. Although very successful in limiting microfilarial load, trans...
Main Authors: | Bouchery T., Ehrhardt K., Lefoulon E., Hoffmann W., Bain O., Martin C. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2012-11-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2012194351 |
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