Article
First report of Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) in China.
Parasites & vectors - 26 Mar 2018
Song Yuan, Li Wei, Liu Haifeng, Zhong Zhijun, Luo Yan, Wei Yao, Fu Wenlong, Ren Zhihua, Zhou Ziyao, Deng Lei, Cheng Jianguo, Peng Guangneng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are widespread pathogens that can infect humans and various animal species. Thus far, there are only a few reports of G. duodenalis and E. bieneusi infections in ruminant wildlife. Thus, the objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of G. duodenalis and E. bieneusi in forest musk deer in Sichuan, China, as well as identifying their genotypes....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
