Comparative Studies on the Difference Between Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum / 中国寄生虫学与寄生虫病杂志

ABSTRACT

There has been continued controversy on the taxonomy of Ascaris lumbricoides Linnaeus,1758 from humans and Ascaris suum Goeze,1782 from pigs.This article reviews a range of comparative studies related to host susceptibility,morphology,karyotype,immunology and biochemistry,as well as molecular genetics in recent years.