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Occurrence, genetic characterization, and zoonotic importance of Giardia duodenalis in various species of rodents (Mus musculus, Rattus norvegicus, and Rattus rattus).
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2022
Asghari Ali, Motazedian Mohammad Hossein, Asgari Qasem, Shamsi Laya, Sarkari Bahador, Shahabi Saeed, Mohammadi-Ghalehbin Behnam
Abstract excerpt
Giardia duodenalis is a well-known flagellated parasite and the causative agent of protozoal diarrhea in animals and humans worldwide. Current study was aimed at determination of G. duodenalis prevalence, genetic variation and zoonotic significance in various species of rodents in Shiraz, southwestern Iran. In brief, 120 fecal specimens were collected from rodents (Rattus rattus, Rattus norvegicus, and Mus...
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