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Current global status, subtype distribution and zoonotic significance of Blastocystis in dogs and cats: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Parasites & vectors - 22 Jun 2022
Shams Morteza, Shamsi Laya, Yousefi Amirhosein, Sadrebazzaz Alireza, Asghari Ali, Mohammadi-Ghalehbin Behnam, Shahabi Saeed, Hatam Gholamreza
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BACKGROUND: Blastocystis is a common intestinal protozoa found in animal and human fecal samples, with over 1 billion individuals infected worldwide. Since domestication, dogs and cats have had a close bond with humans. However, their close proximity poses a potential health risk since they may harbor several zoonotic agents. A global estimate of Blastocystis infection and subtype (ST) distribution in dogs and...
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