Molecular study of the status of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in rats in Haiti

Angiostrongylus cantonensis, commonly known as the rat lungworm, causes Eosinophilic meningitis in humans. Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of this parasite in rats in Haiti. Rats were trapped at 8 sites, 7 in Artibonite (rural region) and one in an urban area of Port-a...

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Main Authors: Fedna Jimmy, Borne Romain, Rieffel Dominique, Bornette Gudrun, Henrys Jean-Hugues, Grenouillet Frédéric, Raoul Francis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2024/01/parasite240038/parasite240038.html
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