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Molecular detection and genotype identification of E. cuniculi from pet rabbits.
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2021
Javadzade Reza, Rostami Amir, Arabkhazaeli Fatemeh, Bahonar Alireza, Mohammad Rahimi Hanieh, Mirjalali Hamed
Abstract excerpt
Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a microsporidian which is frequently reported from rabbits. This microorganism can either ravage rabbit farms or transmit to humans from pet rabbits. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the genotype distribution of E. cuniculi among pet rabbits. In this study urine samples were collected from 50 pet rabbits, aged 2 months to 3 years, admitted to teaching veterinary...
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