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Long-term study reveals hidden threat of schistosomiasis in endangered chimpanzees

A 12-year study of rescued chimpanzees at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary (NICS) in Uganda has revealed persistent intestinal schistosomiasis infections, highlighting the need for long-term disease surveillance to protect endangered wildlife.

Long-term study reveals hidden threat of schistosomiasis in endangered chimpanzees
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A 12-year study of rescued chimpanzees at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary (NICS) in Uganda has revealed persistent intestinal schistosomiasis infections, highlighting the need for long-term disease surveillance to protect endangered wildlife.

Originally published at Phys.org

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