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Occurrence and molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild and domestic animal species in Portugal.
Medical mycology - 3 Feb 2023
Figueiredo Ana M, Dashti Alejandro, Santín Mónica, Köster Pamela C, Torres Rita T, Fonseca Carlos, Mysterud Atle, Carvalho João, Sarmento Pedro, Neves Nuno, Hipólito Dário, Palmeira Josman D, Teixeira Daniela, Lima Cátia, Calero-Bernal Rafael, Carmena David
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The phylum Microsporidia encompasses a diverse group of obligate, intracellular, and spore-forming organisms able to infect a wide range of animal hosts. Among them, Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most frequently reported species in humans and animals. Little is known about the presence and epidemiology of E. bieneusi in wildlife. We investigated E. bieneusi occurrence and genetic diversity in wild and domestic...
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