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Veterinary parasites in South Africa - key facts and advances
By Penzhorn, B L & Krecek, R C·Published in Veterinary parasitology·1997·Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Veterinary parasitology in South Africa: some highlights of the past 100 years.
Plain-English summary
This study looks at the variety of parasites found in South Africa and explains why there are so many different types. It also discusses how veterinary research and training have developed in the country over the past century. The paper highlights important discoveries and improvements in understanding and managing both external parasites, like fleas and ticks, and internal parasites, as well as diseases caused by tiny organisms called protozoa. Overall, the research shows significant progress in dealing with these health issues in animals.
Abstract
The reasons for the wide range of parasites occurring in South Africa are mentioned. An account is given of the establishment of veterinary research and training in South Africa. Some major breakthroughs and advances in the study or the control of ecto- and endoparasites as well as protozoal diseases are listed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9261971/