Abstract

Diphyllobothriasis is contracted by consuming raw or undercooked freshwater fish and is still present on the shores of lake Leman. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of Diphyllobothrium latum plerocercoid larvae in Perca fluviatilis from this lake. Four to 10% of perch fillets examined in November 2003, February 2004, April 2004 and January 2005, were infested with D. latum larvae. The identification of the larvae was confirmed by PCR and sequencing of the 18S rDNA.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call