Herein we review theoretical and methodological considerations important for finding and
delimiting cryptic species of parasites (species that are difficult to recognize using traditional …

DNA approaches are now being used routinely for accurate identification of Echinococcus
and Taenia species, subspecies and strains, and in molecular epidemiological surveys of …

Recent studies on the epidemiologic pattern of taeniasis in Southeast Asia have indicated
the existence of a third form of human Taenia, distinguishable from Taenia saginata and T …

A biological context for understanding human pathogens and parasites emanates from
evolutionary studies among tapeworms of the genus Taenia. Human taeniasis and …

Among taeniid tapeworms infecting humans through pork or beef, Taenia solium Linnaeus
1758 and Taenia saginata Goeze 1782 have already been known. Based on the …

Phylogeny is fundamental as it constrains explanations about history and forms our
foundation for recognizing and diagnosing species. In the absence of such a framework …

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Nine members of the genus Taenia (Taenia taeniaeformis, Taenia hydatigena, Taenia
pisiformis, Taenia ovis, Taenia multiceps, Taenia serialis, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium …

Over the past 15 years, there has been a dramatic evolution in molecular approaches to
study parasites and parasitic diseases. Many of these advancements have been brought …

Immunodiagnostic and molecular approaches for the detection of taeniid cestode infections:
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