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First report of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pigs in Brazil.
Parasitology international - 1 Aug 2015
Fiuza V R S, Oliveira F C R, Fayer R, Santín M
Abstract excerpt
Although Brazil is the world's fourth largest producer and exporter of pork, there is no information on Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pigs. This study was undertaken to determine the presence of E. bieneusi in pigs in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fecal samples were collected from 91 pigs (1- to 12-month-old) in 10 properties and examined by molecular methods. The presence of E. bieneusi was determined by PCR...
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