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Intestinal microsporidia infection among cat owners and non-pet owners in Iran: a case-control study.
Parasitology research - 1 Jun 2020
Vahedi Seyed Milad, Jamshidi Shahram, Shayan Parviz, Bokaie Saied, Ashrafi Tamai Iraj, Javanmard Ehsan, Mirjalali Hamed
Abstract excerpt
Microsporidia is a group of spore-forming microorganisms with zoonotic potential. This study aimed to compare intestinal microsporidia infections in cat owners and non-pet owners. In total, 210 fecal samples were collected from indoor cats, cat owners, and non-pet owners. DNA extraction was performed and the small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) gene was amplified. To characterize the genotypes, the internal...
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