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From farm to flask: stable genotypes and shifting microbiomes in the ecological dynamics of Balantioides coli from a One Health perspective.
Parasites & vectors - 7 Jul 2026
Class Camila Souza Carvalho, de Souza Pedro Mendes, de Souza Ferreira Renan, da Silva Reis Ingrid, Corrêa Laís Lisboa, da Silva Breno Torres, da Costa Gabriella Ribeiro Vaz, Knackfuss Fabiana Batalha, Dias Roberto Júnio Pedroso, da Silva Barbosa Alynne
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BACKGROUND: Balantioides coli is a zoonotic intestinal protozoan distributed at the human-animal interface, with pigs recognized as its principal hosts and reservoirs. Despite its broad occurrence, gaps remain regarding its genetic diversity and its interactions with associated microbial communities. This study investigated the genetic and phylogenetic diversity of B. coli and the impact of in vitro culture on...
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