The susceptibility of mammals to Fasciolopsis buski.
The susceptibility of various mammals to infection with Fasciolopsis buski has been studied. Mice, rats, monkeys and dogs were completely refractory. Guinea-pigs were only partially susceptible. However, young rabbits (6 to 8 weeks old) were found to be susceptible and can be used as an animal model for experimental work on this parasite.
D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D004285:Dogs; D005212:Fasciolidae / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008253:Macaca mulatta; D008322:Mammals / Q000469:parasitology*; D051379:Mice; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats; D013552:Swine; D013997:Time Factors; D014201:Trematode Infections / Q000469:parasitology