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Molecular detection and genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pet dogs in Xinjiang, Northwestern China.
Parasite (Paris, France) - 1 Jan 2021
Cao Yangwenna, Tong Qinglin, Zhao Chenhao, Maimaiti Aikebaierjiang, Chuai Liwen, Wang Junjie, Ma Dingyun, Qi Meng
Abstract excerpt
Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an obligate intracellular parasitic fungi that infects a wide range of mammalian hosts. However, the literature is lacking information regarding the presence and diversity of E. bieneusi genotypes in domesticated dogs in Northwestern China. Fecal samples from 604 pet dogs were obtained in 5 cities (Urumqi, Korla, Hotan, Aksu, and Shihezi) in Xinjiang. Screening for E. bieneusi was...
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