Trematodes of the family Opisthorchiidae: a minireview
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
; : 209-221, 2001.
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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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Assunto principal:
Opisthorchidae
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Ásia
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Infecções por Trematódeos
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Prevalência
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Interações Hospedeiro-Parasita
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article