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Diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in dogs in different geographical settings.
Parasites & vectors - 24 Jul 2013
Wang Wenqi, Cuttell Leigh, Bielefeldt-Ohmann Helle, Inpankaew Tawin, Owen Helen, Traub Rebecca J
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BACKGROUND: Blastocystis is a ubiquitous, globally distributed intestinal protist infecting humans and a wide range of animals. Several studies have shown that Blastocystis is a potentially zoonotic parasite. A 1996 study reported a 70% Blastocystis prevalence in Brisbane pound dogs while another study found that pet dogs/cats of 11 symptomatic Blastocystis infected patients harboured at least one Blastocystis...
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