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Molecular Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Blastocystis sp. in Slaughtered Ruminants in Qazvin Province, Iran: A Zoonotic Concern.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 May 2026
Badri Milad, Hoseini Fariba Najar, Mohammadi Mohammadreza, Eslahi Aida Vafae, Karampour Amin, Mohammadi Faezeh, Olfatifar Meysam, Diaz Daniel, Asghari Ali
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BACKGROUND: Blastocystis sp. is a genetically diverse intestinal protist with global distribution in humans and animals. Despite increasing evidence of its zoonotic potential, data on its prevalence and subtype (ST) diversity in Iranian ruminants remain limited. This study aimed to investigate the molecular prevalence and ST distribution of Blastocystis sp. in cattle, sheep and goats in Qazvin Province, Iran....
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