Flukes in the Americas :
Are foodborne trematodiases prevalent in the Western Hemisphere?
Foodborne trematodiases are neglected tropical diseases cause by the consumption of undercooked products. Do you know that these pathogens might be lurking around your area without you even noticing their presence?
Parasites are fascinating organisms. Among them, trematodes are non-segmented flatworms with one of the most complex life cycles in the natural world. In this module you will learn key concepts of parasitism and how foodborne trematodiases are emergent zoonotic diseases with multiple knowledge gaps worth to research. More importantly, due to their poor recognition, it is unlikely they will dissapear in the near future.
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