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Case Report. Internal transcribed spacer sequence based molecular confirmation and drug efficacy assessment against Toxascaris leonina (Linstow, 1909) infection in Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica) Cover

Case Report. Internal transcribed spacer sequence based molecular confirmation and drug efficacy assessment against Toxascaris leonina (Linstow, 1909) infection in Asiatic lions (Panthera leo persica)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/helm-2017-0019 | Journal eISSN: 1336-9083 | Journal ISSN: 0440-6605
Language: English
Page range: 152 - 156
Submitted on: Nov 23, 2016
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Accepted on: Mar 3, 2017
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Published on: May 17, 2017
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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