Strongyloides stercoralis
Taxonomy ID 6248
The nematode Strongyloides stercoralis, or human threadworm, is a wide-spread, minute gastro-intestinal parasite of humans, occurring principally in the tropics and sub-tropics. Infection of immunosuppressed individuals can result in disseminated strongyloidiasis, in which worms occur throughout the body and can be fatal.
Genome Projects
There are 2 genome projects for Strongyloides stercoralis:
- PRJEB528: (Strain PV0001)
- PRJNA930454: (Strain PV001)
