New strains of parasites identified: Research on whipworms has implications for human health and animal conservation

Date:

January 12, 2015

Source:

McGill University

Summary:

Researchers have discovered that there are three genetically distinct groups of whipworms – and only one of the three appears to be transmissible between humans and non-human primates. It is important information for public health officers around the world.

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