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First molecular characterization of enteric protozoa and the human pathogenic microsporidian, Enterocytozoon bieneusi, in captive snakes in China.
Parasitology research - 1 Aug 2014
Karim Md Robiul, Yu Fuchang, Li Jian, Li Junqiang, Zhang Longxian, Wang Rongjun, Rume Farzana Islam, Jian Fuchun, Zhang Sumei, Ning Changshen
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Enteric protozoa are frequently found in snakes. Nevertheless, few studies regarding genetic characterization of these parasites have been carried out. We describe here the first molecular survey of protozoan pathogens from snakes in China and the first report on Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotyping in snakes in the world. Here, 240 fecal specimens were collected from two species of captive snakes, Naja naja...
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