Impact ID9562
Impact TypeHuman Health
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Russia, Cyclops strenuus was observed as an intermediate host for proceroids, the second larval stage, of the parasitic tapeworm Spirometra erinaceieuropaei. Infection with this tapeworm is known as sparganosis and can occur in humans and other animals.
Reference43121
Cost 
LocationCentral Chernozem Region, Russia

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