First report of Lamanema chavezi (Nematoda: Trichostrongyloidea) in llamas (Lama glama) from Argentina.
Lamanema chavezi is a characteristic helminth of llamas and alpacas in Peru and Chile. However, its overall geographic range has not been well defined. This report documents the presence of L. chavezi in llamas from Argentina.
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Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Salta, C.C. 228, CP 4400 Salta, Argentina.
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D000818:Animals; D001118:Argentina; D002161:Camelids, New World; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D014251:Trichostrongyloidea / Q000302:isolation & purification*