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Molecular detection and characterization of Blastocystis in herbivore livestock species in Portugal.
Veterinary parasitology - 1 Apr 2024
Figueiredo Ana M, Santín Mónica, Köster Pamela C, Dashti Alejandro, Maloney Jenny G, Torres Rita T, Fonseca Carlos, Mysterud Atle, Carvalho João, Hipólito Dário, Rossa Mariana, Palmeira Josman D, González-Barrio David, Calero-Bernal Rafael, Carmena David
Abstract excerpt
Blastocystis is a ubiquitous intestinal protist in humans and animals worldwide. The traditional livestock free-roaming raising system in rural communities increases the risk of infection with contact with a wider range of pathogens transmitted via the faecal-oral route associated with that wildlife-livestock-human interface. However, no studies have been conducted to determine the occurrence and subtype...
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