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Molecular epidemiologic characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in HIV-infected persons in Benin City, Nigeria.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 1 Mar 2012
Akinbo Frederick O, Okaka Christopher E, Omoregie Richard, Dearen Theressa, Leon Eucaris Torres, Xiao Lihua
Abstract excerpt
Molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi has led to better understanding of microsporidiosis transmission in humans. This study aimed to detect and genotype E. bieneusi in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons. Stool specimens were collected from 463 HIV-infected patients and analyzed for E. bieneusi by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequence analysis of the internal...
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