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Prevalence and distribution of subtypes of Blastocystis in Asiatic brush-tailed porcupines (Atherurus macrourus), bamboo rats (Rhizomys pruinosus), and masked palm civets (Paguma larvata) farmed in Hainan, China.
Parasite (Paris, France) - 1 Jan 2023
Zhao Wei, Zhang Yun, Li Jiaqi, Ren Guangxu, Qiang Yu, Wang Yuan, Lai Xiuyi, Lei Sheng, Liu Rui, Chen Yuankun, Huang Huicong, Li Wenting, Lu Gang, Tan Feng
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis sp. is an important gastrointestinal parasite with global distribution, prevalent in humans, farmed animals, and wildlife. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis sp. in Asiatic brush-tailed porcupines (Atherurus macrourus), bamboo rats (Rhizomys pruinosus), and masked palm civets (Paguma larvata) in Hainan Province, China. A total of 900 fecal...
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