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Zoonotic potential of Enterocytozoon genotypes in humans and pigs in Thailand.
Veterinary parasitology - 15 Jan 2017
Prasertbun Rapeepun, Mori Hirotake, Pintong Ai-Rada, Sanyanusin Suparut, Popruk Supaluk, Komalamisra Chalit, Changbunjong Tanasak, Buddhirongawatr Ruangrat, Sukthana Yaowalark, Mahittikorn Aongart
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Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an opportunistic intestinal pathogen infecting humans and a variety of animals. Its mode of transmission and zoonotic potential are not completely understood. E. bieneusi has been frequently identified in pigs. The objective of our study was to investigate E. bieneusi in pigs and humans in Western and Central Thailand to determine its presence, genetic diversity, and zoonotic potential....
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