Prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum infection in water buffaloes in selected areas in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro, the Philippines

Background and Aim: Schistosomiasis (SCH) japonica is a zoonotic disease that can infect several mammalian hosts. Bovines, particularly water buffaloes, are considered the most important reservoir hosts due to the high levels of schistosome eggs, they excrete into the environment. In the Philippines...

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Main Authors: Rohani C. Navarro, Aleyla E. de Cadiz, Jordan M. Fronda, Lynnell Alexie D. Ong, Vicente Y. Belizario Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of One Health
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Online Access:https://www.onehealthjournal.org/Vol.7/No.1/3.pdf