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Molecular epidemiology of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in humans and domestic animals from Heilongjiang province, China: high animal prevalence, novel genotypes, and possible zoonotic implications in rural households.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - 1 Jan 2026
Hu Tao, Zheng Feiyang, Zhang Weizhe, Sun Yulu, Qin Hanyun, Zhao Liang, Lai Huazhang, Chen Jingwen, Li He, Yang Bo, Zhang Xiaoli, Yang Fengkun
Abstract excerpt
Introduction: Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a zoonotic parasite causing diarrheal disease in rural settings with frequent human-animal contact. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Heilongjiang, China, enrolling 69 households across 10 villages. Humans and domestic animals were sampled. Nested PCR targeting the ITS region was performed. Genotypes were determined by sequencing, and genetic diversity was...
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- Animals
- Enterocytozoon
- Humans
- China
- Genotype