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Occurrence, molecular characterization and predominant genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in dairy cattle in Henan and Ningxia, China.
Parasites & vectors - 11 Mar 2016
Li Junqiang, Luo Nannan, Wang Chenrong, Qi Meng, Cao Jianke, Cui Zhaohui, Huang Jianying, Wang Rongjun, Zhang Longxian
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BACKGROUND: Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most frequently diagnosed microsporidian species in humans and a wide range of animals. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence and molecular characteristics of E. bieneusi in dairy cattle in Henan Province of central China and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwest China. FINDINGS: Of 879 fresh fecal specimens, 24.3 % (214/879) tested positive for E....
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