Browsing Zoology (Scholarly Publications) by Author "DOLD, CHRISTINA"

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  • Ascaris and ascariasis 

    DOLD, CHRISTINA; HOLLAND, CELIA (2011)
    Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum are widespread parasitic nematodes of humans and pigs respectively. Recent prevalence data suggests that approximately 1.2 billion people are infected. Adult worms exhibit an overdispersed ...

  • Investigating the underlying mechanism of resistance to Ascaris infection 

    DOLD, CHRISTINA; HOLLAND, CELIA (2011)
    The generative mechanism(s) of predisposition to Ascaris infection are currently unknown. While many factors play a role in interindividual infection intensity, much focus has been placed on the host's immunological response ...