[Diphyllobothrium pacificum (Nybelin,1931) margolis, 1956 in Canis familiaris from Chincha city, Peru].
In this communication is presented the finding of the tapeworm Diphyllobothrium pacificum, parasite of sea lions, in Canis familiaris (dog) in Chincha city, Peru. This is the first canine infection with D. pacificum in the South Peruvian coast.
Cabrera
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Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga de Ica, Casilla 03, Ica, Casilla 2670, Lima 100, Perú.
Tantaleán
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Rojas
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D000818:Animals; D004169:Diphyllobothriasis / Q000662:veterinary*; D004170:Diphyllobothrium / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D010568:Peru
Diphyllobothrium pacificum (Nybelin, 1931) Margolis, 1956 en Canis familiaris de la ciudad de Chincha, Perú.