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Trematodes Attacking Dogs and Humans

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Part of the book series: Parasitology Research Monographs ((Parasitology Res. Monogr.,volume 13))

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Abstract

Several trematode species run their life cycle using humans as final hosts and snails as intermediate hosts. Humans, however, are additionally attacked by trematode larvae, which may lead to severe skin inflammations.

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  1. Department of Parasitology, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

    Heinz Mehlhorn

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    Christina Strube

  2. Department of Parasitology, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

    Heinz Mehlhorn

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Mehlhorn, H. (2021). Trematodes Attacking Dogs and Humans. In: Strube, C., Mehlhorn, H. (eds) Dog Parasites Endangering Human Health. Parasitology Research Monographs, vol 13. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53230-7_14

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