First identification and multilocus genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in pet chipmunks (Eutamias asiaticus) in Sichuan Province, southwestern China

First identification and multilocus genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in pet chipmunks (Eutamias asiaticus) in Sichuan Province, southwestern China

Abstract Background Giardia duodenalis is a flagellated parasite that causes diarrhea in humans and other animals. Although G. duodenalis is found in companion animals worldwide, information regarding the prevalence and genetic characteristics of G. duodenalis in pet chipmunks in China is limited. T...

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Main Authors: Lei Deng, Run Luo, Haifeng Liu, Ziyao Zhou, Lingyu Li, Yijun Chai, Leli Yang, Wuyou Wang, Hualin Fu, Zhijun Zhong, Suizhong Cao, Guangneng Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Giardia duodenalis
Chipmunk
Assemblage
Multilocus genotype
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2790-z

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