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Molecular characterization and multilocus genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi among horses in southwestern China.
Parasites & vectors - 25 Oct 2016
Deng Lei, Li Wei, Zhong Zhijun, Gong Chao, Liu Xuehan, Huang Xiangming, Xiao Li, Zhao Ruoxuan, Wang Wuyou, Feng Fan, Zhang Yue, Hu Yanchun, Fu Hualin, He Min, Zhang Yue, Wu Kongju, Peng Guangneng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Enterocytozoon bieneusi is one of the most prevalent causative species of diarrhea and enteric diseases in various hosts. E. bieneusi has been identified in humans, mammals, birds, rodents and reptiles in China, but few studies have reported E. bieneusi in horses. Therefore, the present study was conducted to assess the prevalence, molecular characteristics and zoonotic potential of E. bieneusi among...
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