Potential Zoonotic Trematodes Recovered in Stray Cats from Kuwait Municipality, Kuwait
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Potential Zoonotic Trematodes Recovered in Stray Cats from Kuwait Municipality, Kuwait
Stray cats are a common feature roaming the streets and alleys of Kuwait; they could be a source of parasites, including trematodes, that affect humans. A survey was conducted to identify feline trematodes and throw the light on their public health significance in Kuwait. Out of 240 stray cats trapped from different localities of Kuwait from June 2011 to May 2012, 59 (24.6%) were found to be in...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Korean Journal of Parasitology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0023-4001,1738-0006
DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2015.53.3.279