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Field-ready tool identifies rare and zoonotic parasitic worms missed by standard tests
- May 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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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 techniques typically miss species.
Originally published at Phys.org