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Molecular characterization of Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium spp., and Entamoeba spp. infecting domestic and feral/stray cats in Jordan.
Parasitology research - 15 Oct 2024
Mukbel Rami, Hammad Haifa, Enemark Heidi, Alsabi Rania, Al-Sabi Mohammad
Abstract excerpt
This study aimed to carry out a molecular screening for the presence of Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and/or Entamoeba in the feces of pet and stray/feral cats in Jordan. G. duodenalis was found in 27.9% (95% CI, 23.2-32.9) of the 348 sampled cats overall; E. histolytica was found in only 0.6% (95% CI, 0.1-2.1) of the cats, while none of the sampled cats had Cryptosporidium infections. The infection rate of G....
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