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A simple method for the collection of Necator americanus larvae

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

J. Mueller ,
B. Ellenberger ,
A. C. Fusco ,
B. Salafsky  and
A. A. Siddiqui
J. Mueller
Affiliation:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61107, USA
B. Ellenberger
Affiliation:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61107, USA
A. C. Fusco
Affiliation:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61107, USA
B. Salafsky
Affiliation:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61107, USA
A. A. Siddiqui
Affiliation:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61107, USA
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Abstract

A simple method for the collection of third-stage larvae of Necator americanus has been described. This technique provides repeated recovery of very clean larvae from cultures in moderate numbers.

Keywords

Necator americanuslarvaecollection technique
Type
Research Note
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 63 , Issue 1 , March 1989 , pp. 77 - 78
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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