Characterisation and molecular detection of Echinococcus granulosus in Duhok Governorate
By: L. H. HUSSEIN and S. A. AL-MUFFTI
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Submitted on: Nov 19, 2025
Accepted on: Mar 3, 2026
Published on: Apr 27, 2026
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