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Enteric protozoa of cats and their zoonotic potential-a field study from Austria.
Parasitology research - 1 May 2015
Hinney Barbara, Ederer Christina, Stengl Carina, Wilding Katrin, Štrkolcová Gabriela, Harl Josef, Flechl Eva, Fuehrer Hans-Peter, Joachim Anja
Abstract excerpt
Domestic cats can be infected with a variety of enteric protozoa. Genotyping of protozoan species, especially Giardia as the most common, can improve assessment of their relevance as zoonotic agents. For an overview on the occurrence of feline enteric protozoa, 298 faecal samples of cats from private households, catteries and animal shelters in Austria were collected. All samples were examined by flotation and...
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