Genetic characterization of the meningeal worm Parelaphostrongylus tenuis from multiple host species and across spatial scales

Abstract

Parelaphostrongylus tenuis is a metastrongylid nematode harbored by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and is transmitted by ingesting infected gastropod intermediate hosts while grazing. In atypical hosts including... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Rick Gerhold (University of Tennessee)
  2. Caroline Grunenwald (University of Tennessee)
  3. Lisa Muller (University of Tennessee)
  4. Chunlei Su (University of Tennessee)

Topic Areas

Topics: Parasites , Topics: Disease Surveillance/Response , Topics: Terrestrial Mammals

Session

WED-NAM2 » Contributed Papers: North American Mammal Conservation (10:40 - Wednesday, 3rd August, Acropolis)