Coenurus in the muscles of a gemsbok (Oryx gazella).
Several swellings in the muscles of a gemsbok were found to be caused by coenurus. The finding is discussed and the relevant literature reviewed with regard to the occurrence of this tapeworm larva in domestic and wild animals.
Central Veterinary Laboratory, Section of Parasitology, Windhoek, Namibia.
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D000818:Animals; D000866:Antelopes / Q000469:parasitology*; D001188:Artiodactyla / Q000469:parasitology*; D002589:Cestoda / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002590:Cestode Infections / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000469:parasitology*