Infectivity of Microtus fortis to schistosome in Dongting Lake region / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
; (6)1991.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Objective To study whether Microtus fortis can be infected with schistosome in wild. Methods Two villages (Banghu Village of Yueyang County and Nangang Village of Yuanjiang City) were selected as the study pilots. M. fortis were captured from both outside and inside embankment of the 2 villages. The liver, portal vein and mesentery vein of the captured M. fortis were examined for schistosome eggs, adult worms and schistosomula. Results A total of 1 440 M. fortis were captured, and after examined there were no eggs, adult worms and schistosomula of schistosome found. Conclusion M. fortis can not be infected with schistosome in wild environment.
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
Year:
1991
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Article