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Geographic Range Expansion for Rat Lungworm in North America

2015; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Volume: 21; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3201/eid2107.141980

1080-6059

Emily M. York, James Creecy, Wayne D. Lord, William Caire,

Parasites and Host Interactions

Using quantitative PCR analysis and DNA sequencing, we provide evidence for the presence of rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) in Oklahoma, USA, and identified a potentially novel rat host (Sigmodon hispidus). Our results indicate a geographic range expansion for this medically and ecologically relevant parasite in North America.