Article
Identical assemblage of Giardia duodenalis in humans, animals and vegetables in an urban area in southern Brazil indicates a relationship among them.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Colli Cristiane Maria, Bezagio Renata Coltro, Nishi Letícia, Bignotto Thaís Souto, Ferreira Érika Cristina, Falavigna-Guilherme Ana Lúcia, Gomes Mônica Lúcia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Giardia duodenalis infects humans and other mammals by ingestion of cysts in contaminated water or food, or directly in environments with poor hygiene. Eight assemblages, designated A-H, are described for this species. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We investigated by microscopy or by direct immunofluorescence technique the occurrence of G. duodenalis in 380 humans, 34 animals, 44 samples of water...
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