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First detection and genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in reindeers (Rangifer tarandus): a zoonotic potential of ITS genotypes.
Parasites & vectors - 12 Oct 2015
Liu Weishi, Nie Chunyu, Zhang Longxian, Wang Rongjun, Liu Aiqin, Zhao Wei, Li Heping
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BACKGROUND: Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most common pathogen of 14 microsporidian species infecting humans worldwide. In China, E. bieneusi has been reported in some common livestock and environmental specimens. However, no information is available on occurrence of E. bieneusi in reindeers. The objective of the present study was to detect and genotype E. bieneusi in reindeers in China, and assess the zoonotic...
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