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The host–parasite–virus triad

Sequencing data reveal highly diverse viromes associated with clinically important parasitic nematodes. Serological data suggest that this ongoing relationship could impact disease.

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Fig. 1: Potential multi-microorganism interactions in lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis.

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Ghedin, E., Hockman, M.R. The host–parasite–virus triad. Nat Microbiol 9, 2473–2474 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-024-01817-4

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