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Canine giardiosis in Sardinia Island, Italy: prevalence, molecular characterization, and risk factors.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 14 May 2014
Pipia Anna Paola, Varcasia Antonio, Tamponi Claudia, Sanna Giuliana, Soda Mara, Paoletti Barbara, Traversa Donato, Scala Antonio
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: The flagellate protozoan Giardia duodenalis causes infection in humans and in various animals. Eight distinct assemblages (A-H) have been identified within G. duodenalis; assemblages A and B are those specific to humans and animals, and assemblages C to H are restricted to animal hosts. METHODOLOGY: The present study estimated the prevalence of G. duodenalis assemblages in dogs living in the...
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