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First Report of Blastocystis spp. Infection in Pet Birds in Henan Province, Central China.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Jul 2022
Su Changwei, Mei Xuefang, Wei Lai, Zhang Fuqiang, Wang Jiawen, Chang Yuan, Wang Mingyong, Tian Xiaowei, Zhang Zhenchao, Li Xiangrui, Wang Shuai
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis spp. are common intestinal parasites found in humans and many kinds of animals. Blastocystis spp. infection is associated with a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and chronic urticaria, among which asymptomatic infection is the most common. Among the 11 potentially zoonotic subtypes of Blastocystis spp., 9 subtypes have been reported in bird species. The purpose of this study...
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