Ambient temperature storage in DESS supports molecular studies of benzimidazole resistance from canine hookworm eggs
Yi-Jou Chen, Vanessa Li, Michelle Suwandy, Ioana Bianca Mitrea, Douglas A. Hayward, Susan M. Jaensch, Emily Kate Francis, Jan R Šlapeta
This study shows that DESS preserves canine faeces for molecular analysis without refrigeration, enabling reliable detection of hookworm species and resistance SNPs.
International Journal for Parasitology · Oct 22, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology