Molecular detection and zoonotic genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica), Northeast China.

doi:10.1007/s00436-026-08715-0

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Molecular detection and zoonotic genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica), Northeast China.

Parasitology research - 16 Jun 2026

Tian Hang, Cui Zhiying, Lv Zhiyou, Liu Mengqiu, Liu Yang, Zhao Yilin, Yin Weiyan, Zhao Mengru, Yu Hongyan, Zhou Mengchao, Lu Yaxian, Li Dapeng, Gong Ming, Xu Haitao, Hou Zhijun

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Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an important zoonotic pathogen. This study examined its prevalence and genotypes in Siberian tigers in Northeast China. Fecal samples from 97 captive and 5 wild tigers were analyzed by nested PCR targeting the ITS region. Prevalence in captive tigers was 40.2% (39/97), with no significant site differences. Three genotypes were identified: D (89.7%), Peru8 (7.7%), and Type IV (2.6%), all...

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PMID: 42301483
DOI: 10.1007/s00436-026-08715-0
PMCID: PMC13506582

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