Article
First Molecular Detection and Genotypic Characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Blastocystis in Farmed Chukar Partridges (Alectoris chukar) in Southern China.
Acta parasitologica - 11 Sept 2026
Jian Yongli, Luo Houqiang, Han Qingsong, Wang Meng, Cui Xingyang, Li Peide, Xia Keyong, Gao Yongan, Song Haiyang, Hu Lin, Liu Suzhen, Tu Yiqiang, Zhao Wei
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Blastocystis are enteric unicellular microorganisms with a broad host range and global distribution. Both pathogens are associated with gastrointestinal disorders in their hosts and represent notable public health risks. However, molecular epidemiological data on E. bieneusi and Blastocystis in chukar partridges (Alectoris chukar) remain limited. This study aimed to...
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- Animals
- Enterocytozoon
- Blastocystis
- Genotype
- China
- Prevalence
