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Multi-locus genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in captive Asiatic black bears in southwestern China: High genetic diversity, broad host range, and zoonotic potential.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Deng Lei, Li Wei, Zhong Zhijun, Gong Chao, Cao Xuefeng, Song Yuan, Wang Wuyou, Huang Xiangming, Liu Xuehan, Hu Yanchun, Fu Hualin, He Min, Wang Ya, Zhang Yue, Wu Kongju, Peng Guangneng
Abstract excerpt
Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an obligate eukaryotic intracellular parasite that infects a wide variety of vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. Although considerable research has been conducted on this organism, relatively little information is available on the occurrence of E. bieneusi in captive Asiatic black bears. The present study was performed to determine the prevalence, genetic diversity, and zoonotic...
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