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Prevalence and molecular identification of fish-borne trematodes in endemic communities in Caraga region, Mindanao, Philippines

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: . To our knowledge, this study reports the first molecular identification of fish-borne trematodes in the Philippines. The results help address knowledge gaps on fish-borne trematodes in the Philippines and can be employed to improve control using evidence-based and targeted approaches.

Source: Food and Waterborne Parasitology

DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2025.e00302

Authors: Vachel Gay V. Paller, Jasmine Renette D. Jimenez, Allen Jethro I. Alonte, Vicente Y. Belizario Jr., Billy P. Divina, Kezia W. Kozel, Martha E. Betson

Institutions: University of the Philippines Los Baños, University of the Philippines Manila, University of Surrey

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500

Funders: Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India, Department of Science and Technology, Philippines, Department of Science and Technology, Republic of the Philippines, Medical Research Council, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development

Award: ZooTRIP. Zoonotic transmission of intestinal parasites: implications for control and elimination

OpenAlex ID: W4417183574

FWCI: 1.197

Cites: 23

Cited by: 2

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