Trematodes of the family Opisthorchiidae: a minireview
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
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: 209-221, 2001.
Artículo
en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Examination of the original descriptions of genera placed within the family Opisthorchiidae has revealed that only 33 of the original 43 genera are valid members of this family. Further study of these descriptions should also reveal that many of the subfamilies are also invalid. With reference to the original descriptions of these genera, and subsequent literature, a brief survey of the family has been compiled. Information on the spectrum of definitive hosts that these helminths parasitize is provided, as well as information on the life cycles, geographic distribution, and socioeconomic impacts of the family. More in-depth information is given on those species that are of particular medical importance; namely, Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, and O. felineus. The final aims of this review are to provide information on the entire genera of the family Opisthorchiidae, which will aid understanding of the phylogenetic relationships not only within the family, but also within the Class Trematoda.
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Asunto principal:
Opisthorchidae
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Asia
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Infecciones por Trematodos
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Prevalencia
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Interacciones Huésped-Parásitos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Investigación cualitativa
Límite:
Animales
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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