Table 1.
Cestodes used to establish the multiplex PCR and to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of this assay
| Parasite species | Parasite stage | Host origin |
|---|---|---|
| Echinococcus granulosus s. s. | Metacestode lesion | Human |
| E. multilocularis | Metacestode lesion | Human |
| E. canadensis (G6/7) | Metacestode lesion | Human |
| E. canadensis (G8/10) | Metacestode lesion | Sheep |
| E. shiquicus | Metacestode lesion | Plateau pika |
| Taenia taeniaeformis | Metacestode lesion | Mouse |
| Hymenolepis diminuta | Adult worm | Mouse |
| T. pisiformis | Metacestode lesion | Rabbit |
| T. saginata | Adult worm | Human |
| T. solium | Adult worm | Human |
| T. asiatica | Adult worm | Human |
| T. serialis | Adult worm | Dog |