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Occurrence and genetic characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pet dogs in Yunnan Province, China.
Parasite (Paris, France) - 1 Jan 2024
Jian Jinhua, Zi Jinrong, Wang Yaxue, Yang Yaming, Su Yaxing, Yao Lan, Li Benfu, Peng Xiaoxue, Cao Jianping, Shen Yujuan, Liu Aiqin
Abstract excerpt
Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most common microsporidian species in humans and can affect over 200 animal species. Considering possible increasing risk of human E. bieneusi infection due to close contact with pet dogs and identification of zoonotic E. bieneusi genotypes, 589 fresh fecal specimens of pet dogs were collected from Yunnan Province, China to determine the occurrence of E. bieneusi, characterize...
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