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The first report of cerebral, pulmonary and gastrointestinal angiostrongyliasis in the water ratfrom Queensland, Australia.

Journal:
Journal of helminthology
Year:
2019
Authors:
Shamsi, S et al.
Affiliation:
School of Animal and Veterinary Scienes · Australia
Species:
rodent

Abstract

We describe the first case of angiostrongyliasis in a water rat, Hydromys chrysogaster, a large rodent adapted to aquatic life, which is endemic to Australia, New Guinea and adjacent islands.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30141384/