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Epidemiological investigation of Entamoeba in wild rhesus macaques in China: A novel ribosomal lineage and genetic differentiation of Entamoeba nuttalli.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Jul 2024
Yu Mengshi, Yao Yongfang, Li Xin, Su Aoxing, Xie Meng, Xiong Ying, Yang Shengzhi, Ni Qingyong, Xiao Hongtao, Xu Huailiang
Abstract excerpt
Wild rhesus macaques are a potential source of zoonotic parasites for humans, and Entamoeba spp. are common intestinal parasites. To investigate the prevalence of Entamoeba in wild rhesus macaques in China and explore the genetic differentiation of the potentially pathogenic species Entamoeba nuttalli, a total of 276 fecal samples from five populations at high altitudes (HAG, 2,800-4,100 m above sea level) and...
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