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Field-ready tool identifies rare and zoonotic parasitic worms missed by standard tests

Field-ready tool identifies rare and zoonotic parasitic worms missed by standard tests
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Parasitic nematodes (commonly known as roundworms) are a large, diverse and poorly studied group of disease-causing organisms that severely impact the health of humans and animals. They infect almost one-quarter of the global population and significantly impair child growth and development. Diagnosing these parasites is challenging as many species look identical, meaning common identification tech

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