[Comparative studies on the difference between Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum].
There has been continued controversy on the taxonomy of Ascaris lumbricoides Linnaeus, 1758 from humans and Ascaris suum Goeze, 1782 from pigs. This article reviews a range of comparative studies related to host susceptibility, morphology, karyotype, immunology and biochemistry, as well as molecular genetics in recent years.
Weng
Pei-lan
PL
Department of Parasitology, Medical College, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China.
Peng
Wei-dong
WD
D000818:Animals; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000469:parasitology*; D017164:Ascaris lumbricoides / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D017165:Ascaris suum / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D006801:Humans; D013045:Species Specificity